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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.

4/24/2026, 8:07 AM

Summary of Bill HR 8490

The bill, titled "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," was introduced in the 119th session of Congress on April 23, 2026. It aims to allow individuals who serve as caregivers of dependent relatives to receive deemed wages for up to five years of such service under the Social Security Act.

Current Status of Bill HR 8490

Bill HR 8490 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 23, 2026. Bill HR 8490 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 23, 2026.  Bill HR 8490's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of April 23, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8490

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8490

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8490

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.
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.

Comments

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Jeffrey Dickson

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2 days ago

I don't think this is a good idea. How will this affect my benefits?