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HR 4701 108th Congress House Social Welfare Domestic partners Families Old age, survivors and disability insurance Social security eligibility

Equal Access to Social Security Act of 2004

Introduced: June 24, 2004 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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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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In committee
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Passed House
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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 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.

What's happening now July 2, 2004

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

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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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"H.R. 4701: Equal Access to Social Security Act of 2004." 108th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4701/.
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H.R. 4701, 108th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/108-HR-4701/.
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