US HB2292 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 1-0)
Status: Introduced on June 22 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-07-07 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Social Security Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a spouse's OASDI benefits.

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Title

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.

Sponsors

Rep. Nita Lowey [D-NY]

History

DateChamberAction
2011-07-07HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
2011-06-22HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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