Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 28, 2017)
Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act
This bill establishes an alternative method for meeting the nine-month marriage requirement for certain survivors to receive benefits under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits program. Specifically, the bill applies with respect to a marriage that would not have been recognized by federal law before June 26, 2013 (the date upon which the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to federal benefits).
What just happenedMay 11, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseApr 28, 2017
- May 11, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Social Security Subcommittee - Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Ways and Means Committee - Apr 28, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Apr 28, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House