HR 4609 112th Congress House

Social Security Equality Act of 2012

Official title: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to benefits under such title.

Introduced: April 24, 2012 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov

Social Welfare Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDepartment of Health and Human ServicesMarriage and family statusSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistance

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

Introduced

In committee

Reported out

Passed House

Passed Senate

To President

Became law

May 2, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Apr 24, 2012

Introduced in House

Apr 24, 2012

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Latest action May 2, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Equality Act of 2012 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to authorize the treatment of permanent partnerships between individuals of the same gender as marriage for purposes of determining entitlement to OASDI benefits.

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Committees of jurisdiction 2

Social Security Subcommittee
House of Representatives · subcommittee of Ways and Means Committee
Ways and Means Committee
House of Representatives

Cosponsors 58

Johnson, Henry C. "Hank"