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Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023

12/15/2023, 4:07 PM

Summary of Bill S 1211

Bill 118 s 1211, also known as the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The main purpose of this bill is to provide a caregiver credit for individuals who have taken time off from work to care for a family member.

The bill aims to address the issue of caregivers, who often sacrifice their own careers and financial stability to care for loved ones. The caregiver credit would allow these individuals to receive Social Security credits for the time they spend providing care, which would help them maintain their own financial security in the future.

The bill outlines the eligibility criteria for the caregiver credit, including the relationship between the caregiver and the care recipient, the length of time the care was provided, and other relevant factors. It also specifies the amount of credit that would be awarded to caregivers, based on the number of hours of care provided. Overall, the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023 aims to recognize and support the important work of caregivers, while also ensuring that they are able to maintain their own financial security in the long term.

Current Status of Bill S 1211

Bill S 1211 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 19, 2023. Bill S 1211 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 19, 2023.  Bill S 1211's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of April 19, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1211

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
6
Democrat Cosponsors
6
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1211

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1211

Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023
Social Security Caregiver Credit Act of 2023
A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to credit individuals serving as caregivers of dependent relatives with deemed wages for up to five years of such service.

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