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HOUSE 3915117th CongressReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act

Last Action
6/15/2021

Actions

  • 2021-06-15Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • 2021-06-15Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • 2021-06-15Introduced in House
  • 2021-06-15Introduced in House

CRS Summary

As of 2021-06-15 (00)

Strengthening Social Security For Widows Act

This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivors benefits based on combined household benefit amounts. It also allows disabled widows and widowers to receive benefits before age 50.

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