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HR 4124 116th Congress House Social Welfare Separation, divorce, custody, support Social security and elderly assistance

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: July 30, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Passed House
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To President
Became law
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Jul 30, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 30, 2019
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

This bill eliminates the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a former spouse's Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits.

What's happening now July 30, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1