Bill117th CongressFiled May 28, 2021Social Welfare
S. 1955
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2021
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 28, 2021)
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2021
This bill credits certain individuals who provide at least 80 hours of care per month to dependent relatives without monetary compensation with up to five years of deemed wages (determined by a specified formula) for purposes of determining their Social Security benefit amounts. However, if an individual is otherwise entitled to a larger benefit amount, this provision shall not apply.
What just happenedMay 28, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT](D-CT)Sponsor
4 cosponsors4 D
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- Introduced in SenateMay 28, 2021
- May 28, 2021IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Finance Committee - May 28, 2021IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate