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Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act
2/8/2022, 11:16 PM
Congressional Summary of HR 7209
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).
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Current Status of Bill HR 7209
Bill HR 7209 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7209 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2020. Bill HR 7209's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of June 15, 2020
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7209
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
31Democrat Cosponsors
31Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7209
Primary Policy Focus
Social WelfarePotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Government information and archives
- Marriage and family status
- Sex, gender, sexual orientation discrimination
- Social security and elderly assistance
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7209
Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for equal treatment of individuals in same-sex marriages, and for other purposes.
Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7209
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