HR 2670 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide for the entitlement of disabled widows and widowers to unreduced widow's and widower's insurance benefits without regard to age.

Introduced 1977-01-31· Sponsored by Rep. Bowen, David R. [D-MS-2]· 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.(1977-01-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to entitle disabled widow's and widower's to receive unreduced widow's and widower's benefits without regard to age. Increases to $7,500 the amount of earnings allowed an individual under the earnings test when determining excess earnings. Permits adopted children to qualify for benefits without regard to time of adoption. Provides for the issuance of duplicate benefit checks where the initial checks are lost or delayed. Expedites benefit payments to disability beneficiaries.…

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