Bill117th CongressFiled Jun 28, 2021Social Welfare
H.R. 4197
Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 28, 2021)
Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act
This bill allows eligible widows, widowers, surviving former spouses, parents, and children of a deceased worker to claim Social Security survivor benefits retroactive to the date of the worker's death.
Current law limits retroactive claims for survivors benefits to six months.
What just happenedJun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4](R-KS)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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- Introduced in HouseJun 28, 2021
- Jun 28, 2021Committee
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
- Jun 28, 2021IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House