HR 4842 · 96th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate gender-based distinctions under the old-age, survivors, and disability insurance program.

Introduced 1979-07-18· Sponsored by Rep. Burton, John [D-CA-5]· 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.(1979-07-18)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to eliminate gender-based distinctions in awarding benefits under such title. Equalizes treatment of fathers, husbands, divorced husbands, surviving divorced husbands, and widowers with the treatment of their female counterparts under the OASDI Program. Eliminates the marriage or remarriage of certain benefit recipients as a factor in terminating their benefits.…

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Cosponsors (20)

16 Democrats4 Republicans