Number: RS22678 Title: Social Security: The Notch Issue Authors: Kathleen Romig, Domestic Social Policy Division Abstract: A number of legislative attempts have been made over the years to give notch babies additional benefits, but none have been successful. A congressionally mandated commission studied the issue and concluded in its 1994 report that "benefits paid to those in the ‘Notch' years are equitable, and no remedial legislation is in order." Pages: 5 Date: Updated June 13, 2007