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“I rise in support of H.R. 743. First, I would like to acknowledge Mr. Matsui for working diligently on the Social Security Act of 2003. As we all know, H.R. 743 will extend the direct fee withholding program payment to attorneys who represent supplemental security income claimants, thus encouraging more attorneys to represent them. It is vital that we pass legislation that addresses the major concerns of our seniors, the blind, and the disabled. This legislation imposes greater standards on individuals and organizations that serve as representative payees for social security and supplemental security income recipients; this legislation will make non-governmental representative payees liable for 'misused' funds and subject them to civil monetary penalties; H.R. 743 will reduce the fee assessments from the Social Security Administration that charges attorneys for fee withholding. Overall, the Social Security Act of 2003 will be beneficial to recipients and those who serve as representatives for recipients. Furthermore, H.R. 743 will make a number of technical changes designed to reduce social security fraud and abuse. Mr. Speaker, I will close my statement for the Record with supporting H.R. 743.”