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HR 4701 108th Congress House

Equal Access to Social Security Act of 2004

Official title: To provide for entitlement to dependents' and survivors' benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II of the Social S… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To provide for entitlement to dependents' and survivors' benefits under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program under title II of the Social Security Act based on permanent partnership as well as marriage.

Introduced: June 24, 2004 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Domestic partnersFamiliesOld age, survivors and disability insuranceSocial security eligibility
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It never became law before the 108th Congress (2003–2004) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 2, 2004
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jun 24, 2004
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 24, 2004
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 2, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Equal Access to Social Security Act of 2004 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to entitle unmarried gay and lesbian and heterosexual permanent partners to OASDI survivor and other benefits.

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1
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Baldwin, Tammy
Wisconsin · Jun 24, 2004
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4701: Equal Access to Social Security Act of 2004. 108th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4701/
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