House Bill 1540
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1540
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
This bill increases Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative benefit based on combined household benefits.
March 5, 2019
03/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
03/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:24 PM