Bill114th CongressFiled Jun 15, 2015Social Welfare
H.R. 2779
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the 7-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 2015)
Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to repeal the seven-year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability.
What just happenedJun 22, 2015
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2015
- Jun 22, 2015Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House