House Bill 4124
116th Congress(2019-2020)
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 30, 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
4124
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
This bill eliminates the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a former spouse's Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits.
July 30, 2019
07/30/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
07/30/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
07/30/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 1:50:15 PM