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To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.

USA115th CongressHR-4592| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
Nita M. Lowey

Nita M. Lowey

Democratic Representative

New York

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a former spouse's OASDI benefits.
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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

Separation, divorce, custody, supportSocial security and elderly assistance

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.

USA115th CongressHR-4592| House 
| Updated: 12/7/2017
This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a former spouse's OASDI benefits.
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Timeline
Dec 7, 2017
Introduced in House
Dec 7, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 7, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • December 7, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Nita M. Lowey

Nita M. Lowey

Democratic Representative

New York

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Separation, divorce, custody, supportSocial security and elderly assistance