S 586 · 95th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to shorten the marriage duration requirements for eligibility for benefits for a divorced wife.

Introduced 1977-02-02· Sponsored by Sen. Brooke, Edward W. [R-MA]· Senate

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1977-02-02)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends Title II (Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) to decrease from 20 to 10 the number of years a divorced woman must have been married to an insured individual in order for her to qualify for wife's or widow's benefits on his wage record.…

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