HR 1542 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual otherwise eligible may be paid full widow's or widower's insurance benefits at age 55, or reduced widow's or widower's insurance benefits at age 50 (age 45 in case of disability).

Introduced 1977-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8]· House

Bill Progress

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 House Committee on Ways and Means.(1977-01-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to provide that an individual otherwise eligible for benefits may be paid full widow's or widower's insurance benefits at age 55, or reduced benefits at age 50 (age 45 in the case of disability).…

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