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Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act

USA117th CongressHR-4197| House 
| Updated: 6/28/2021
Ron Estes

Ron Estes

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Tom Reed (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act This bill allows eligible widows, widowers, surviving former spouses, parents, and children of a deceased worker to claim Social Security survivor benefits retroactive to the date of the worker's death. Current law limits retroactive claims for survivors benefits to six months.
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Jun 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • June 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Social Welfare

Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act

USA117th CongressHR-4197| House 
| Updated: 6/28/2021
Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act This bill allows eligible widows, widowers, surviving former spouses, parents, and children of a deceased worker to claim Social Security survivor benefits retroactive to the date of the worker's death. Current law limits retroactive claims for survivors benefits to six months.
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Timeline
Jun 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • June 28, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.


  • June 28, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Ron Estes

Ron Estes

Republican Representative

Kansas

Cosponsors (1)
Tom Reed (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted