HR 4197 · 117th Congress · Social Welfare

Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act

Introduced 2021-06-28· Sponsored by Rep. Estes, Ron [R-KS-4]· House

Bill Progress

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Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.(2021-06-28)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act This bill allows eligible widows, widowers, surviving former spouses, parents, and children of a deceased worker to claim Social Security survivor benefits retroactive to the date of the worker's death. Current law limits retroactive claims for survivors benefits to six months.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]NY