Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act

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Explore the details of House Bill 3915 Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/30/2022, 5:47 PM

Summary of Bill HR 3915

Bill 117 hr 3915, also known as the Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act, aims to improve the benefits provided to widows and widowers through the Social Security program. The bill seeks to address the financial challenges faced by individuals who have lost their spouse by increasing the amount of survivor benefits they are eligible to receive.

Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the survivor benefit amount for widows and widowers to 75% of the deceased spouse's full retirement benefit, up from the current 50% level. This increase in benefits is intended to provide greater financial security for individuals who have lost their spouse and may be facing economic hardship as a result.

Additionally, the bill includes provisions to ensure that individuals who remarry after the age of 60 will not lose their survivor benefits. This is important as it recognizes that individuals who remarry later in life may still be in need of the financial support provided by Social Security survivor benefits. Overall, the Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act aims to provide greater financial support to individuals who have lost their spouse and may be struggling to make ends meet. By increasing survivor benefits and protecting benefits for individuals who remarry later in life, the bill seeks to improve the financial security of widows and widowers who rely on Social Security for their income.

Congressional Summary of HR 3915

Strengthening Social Security For Widows Act

This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivors benefits based on combined household benefit amounts. It also allows disabled widows and widowers to receive benefits before age 50.

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Current Status of Bill HR 3915

Bill HR 3915 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 15, 2021. Bill HR 3915 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on June 15, 2021. Bill HR 3915's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security. as of June 15, 2021

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 3915

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 3915

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 3915

Strengthening Social Security for Widows ActTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve social security benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households, and for other purposes.Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 3915

Tom Reed

New York(Republican)

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