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Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

USA119th CongressHR-5701| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2025
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act" proposes to amend Title II of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the eligibility requirements for divorced spouses seeking insurance benefits. Its primary goal is to modify the existing 10-year marriage rule for individuals who have experienced domestic violence during their marriage. Under this bill, the required marriage duration would be reduced to 5 years for divorced women and men who can provide a court finding that they were victims of domestic violence committed by their spouse. This provision ensures that survivors of domestic violence, as defined by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, are not disqualified from receiving crucial Social Security benefits solely due to not meeting the standard 10-year marriage length. The amendments would take effect for monthly insurance benefits beginning 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7020
Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6169
Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7020
    Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6169
    Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act


  • October 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

USA119th CongressHR-5701| House 
| Updated: 10/6/2025
The "Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act" proposes to amend Title II of the Social Security Act, specifically targeting the eligibility requirements for divorced spouses seeking insurance benefits. Its primary goal is to modify the existing 10-year marriage rule for individuals who have experienced domestic violence during their marriage. Under this bill, the required marriage duration would be reduced to 5 years for divorced women and men who can provide a court finding that they were victims of domestic violence committed by their spouse. This provision ensures that survivors of domestic violence, as defined by the Violence Against Women Act of 1994, are not disqualified from receiving crucial Social Security benefits solely due to not meeting the standard 10-year marriage length. The amendments would take effect for monthly insurance benefits beginning 18 months after the bill's enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-7020
Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-6169
Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act
Oct 6, 2025
Introduced in House
Oct 6, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-7020
    Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-6169
    Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act


  • October 6, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • October 6, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Emilia Strong Sykes

Emilia Strong Sykes

Democratic Representative

Ohio

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

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