HR 5701 · 119th Congress · Social Welfare

Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

Introduced 2025-10-06· Sponsored by Rep. Sykes, Emilia Strong [D-OH-13]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2025-10-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] [Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 5701 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5701 To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouses and surviving spouses insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 6, 2025 Mrs. Sykes introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouses and surviving spouses insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act''. SEC. 2. MODIFICATION OF 10-YEAR MARRIAGE RULE IN CASES OF DOMESTIC VIOLENCE. (a) In General.--Section 216(d) of the…

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