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Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act

USA117th CongressHR-3915| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Tom Reed

Tom Reed

Republican Representative

New York

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Social Security For Widows Act This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivors benefits based on combined household benefit amounts. It also allows disabled widows and widowers to receive benefits before age 50.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4851: Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

Strengthening Social Security for Widows Act

USA117th CongressHR-3915| House 
| Updated: 6/15/2021
Strengthening Social Security For Widows Act This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivors benefits based on combined household benefit amounts. It also allows disabled widows and widowers to receive benefits before age 50.
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Timeline
Jun 15, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 15, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • June 15, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 15, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Tom Reed

Tom Reed

Republican Representative

New York

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4851: Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted