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Claiming Age Clarity Act

USA119th CongressS-1504| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (12)
Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation mandates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) revise its official terminology to provide clearer guidance regarding benefit claiming ages. The aim is to replace potentially confusing terms with more intuitive language across all SSA materials, including online resources and printed documents. This change seeks to enhance public understanding for individuals navigating their Social Security benefits. By January 1, 2027, the SSA must specifically replace 'early eligibility age' with 'minimum monthly benefit age' . The terms 'full retirement age' and 'normal retirement age' will be updated to 'standard monthly benefit age' . Additionally, the phrase 'delayed retirement credit' and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age for such credits will be replaced with 'maximum monthly benefit age' , simplifying how claiming ages are communicated.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4794
Claiming Age Clarity Act
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5284
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4794
    Claiming Age Clarity Act


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5284
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5284: Claiming Age Clarity Act
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgingSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistance

Claiming Age Clarity Act

USA119th CongressS-1504| Senate 
| Updated: 4/29/2025
This legislation mandates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) revise its official terminology to provide clearer guidance regarding benefit claiming ages. The aim is to replace potentially confusing terms with more intuitive language across all SSA materials, including online resources and printed documents. This change seeks to enhance public understanding for individuals navigating their Social Security benefits. By January 1, 2027, the SSA must specifically replace 'early eligibility age' with 'minimum monthly benefit age' . The terms 'full retirement age' and 'normal retirement age' will be updated to 'standard monthly benefit age' . Additionally, the phrase 'delayed retirement credit' and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age for such credits will be replaced with 'maximum monthly benefit age' , simplifying how claiming ages are communicated.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4794
Claiming Age Clarity Act
Apr 29, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 29, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Dec 2, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-5284
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4794
    Claiming Age Clarity Act


  • April 29, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 29, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • December 2, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-5284
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Bill Cassidy

Bill Cassidy

Republican Senator

Louisiana

Cosponsors (12)
Rick Scott (Republican)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Thomas Tillis (Republican)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Todd Young (Republican)John R. Curtis (Republican)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Tim Kaine (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Susan M. Collins (Republican)Raphael G. Warnock (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 119-5284: Claiming Age Clarity Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAgingSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistance