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Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

USA116th CongressHR-1540| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2019
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (15)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act This bill increases Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative benefit based on combined household benefits.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • March 5, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2654: Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019
Poverty and welfare assistanceSocial security and elderly assistance

Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

USA116th CongressHR-1540| House 
| Updated: 3/5/2019
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act This bill increases Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative benefit based on combined household benefits.
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Timeline
Mar 5, 2019
Introduced in House
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 5, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • March 5, 2019
    Introduced in House
  • March 5, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • March 5, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (15)
Mark Pocan (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Jefferson Van Drew (Republican)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 116-2654: Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Poverty and welfare assistanceSocial security and elderly assistance