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HR 2538 103th Congress House Social Welfare Divorce Divorcees Old age, survivors and disability insurance

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.

Introduced: June 28, 1993 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 1, 1993
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jun 28, 1993
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 28, 1993
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1639-1640)
Jun 28, 1993
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following a divorce in cases of prior receipt of spouse's benefits.

What's happening now July 1, 1993

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1