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Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act

USA118th CongressHR-3926| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act or the POWR Act This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivor benefits based on combined household benefit amounts.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1540
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4851
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1540
    Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4851
    Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4583: Social Security 2100 Act
  • S 118-2280: Social Security 2100 Act
  • HR 118-3261: Strengthening Social Security Act of 2023

Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act

USA118th CongressHR-3926| House 
| Updated: 12/17/2024
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act or the POWR Act This bill increases Social Security benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative method to calculate survivor benefits based on combined household benefit amounts.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-1540
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-4851
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
Jun 7, 2023
Introduced in House
Jun 7, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Dec 17, 2024
Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-1540
    Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-4851
    Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
  • June 7, 2023
    Introduced in House
  • June 7, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  • December 17, 2024
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (7)
Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Social Security Subcommittee, Work and Welfare Subcommittee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 118-4583: Social Security 2100 Act
  • S 118-2280: Social Security 2100 Act
  • HR 118-3261: Strengthening Social Security Act of 2023
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted