118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 6169 — Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

“To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouse's and surviving spouse's insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes.”

Social welfare

Introduced Nov 1, 2023

Last action Dec 17, 2024

Pipeline · Bill → Law

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Introduced

Nov 1, 2023

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Referred

Dec 17, 2024

Ways & Means

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Committee

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House floor

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Senate

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Resolve Changes

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Signed

SummaryCRS Summary

This bill decreases for certain victims of domestic violence the number of years an individual must be married before a divorce to be eligible for spousal Social Security benefits based on the divorced spouse's work record.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 3 actions

Dec 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Nov 1, 2023

Introduced in House

Nov 1, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.