Bill115th CongressFiled Dec 7, 2017Social Welfare
H.R. 4592
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 7, 2017)
This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a former spouse's OASDI benefits.
What just happenedDec 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17](D-NY)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseDec 7, 2017
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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