HB1609
Type: B Origin: House Comments: 0

Survivor Benefits Fairness Act

Latest Action: Introduced in House

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The Survivor Benefits Fairness Act is a federal bill aimed at extending Social Security survivor benefits to certain same-sex couples who were legally married but had their marriages unrecognized due to discriminatory laws. The main provision of the bill allows surviving spouses in same-sex marriages to receive the same benefits as opposite-sex couples. This act seeks to rectify past inequalities and provide financial support to all surviving spouses regardless of their sexual orientation. It promotes fairness and equality in access to Social Security benefits for all married couples.

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  • 2023-03-14: Introduced in House

  • 2023-03-14: Referred to the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs.

  • 2023-04-10: Referred to the Subcommittee on Disability Assistance and Memorial Affairs.

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