Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act

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.