Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002

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Explore the details of House Bill 4069 Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/16/2023, 11:03 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 4069

Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002--Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to: (1) repeal the seven year restriction on eligibility for widow's and widower's insurance benefits based on disability; (2) waive the two-year waiting period for a divorced spouse's benefits upon the other spouse's remarriage; and (3) disregard months ending after a deceased individual's death in applying early retirement rules with respect to the deceased individual for purposes of the limitation on widow's and widower's benefits.

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to: (1) exclude from gross income interest paid on any overpayment of income tax by individuals; (2) allow a taxpayer to make cash deposits to pay any tax not yet assessed (in order to suspend the running of interest on any potential future underpayments); and (3) permit partial collection of tax liability in installment agreements (currently allowed only for full collections).

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Current Status of Bill HR 4069

Bill HR 4069 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 20, 2002. Bill HR 4069 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on March 20, 2002. Bill HR 4069's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of May 15, 2002

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4069

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Social Welfare

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DisabledDivorceDivorceesEarly retirementFamiliesLabor and EmploymentOld age, survivors and disability insuranceRemarriageSocial security eligibilityWidowersWidowsWomen

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4069

Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for miscellaneous enhancements in Social Security benefits, and for other purposes.Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002Social Security Benefit Enhancements for Women Act of 2002To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for miscellaneous enhancements in Social Security benefits, and for other purposes.

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