To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors. The main policy domain is Criminal Justice, Finance, Social Welfare.
Who Benefits and How
law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may benefit from new authority, funding, eligibility, regulatory clarity, or reduced risk created by the bill.
Who Bears the Burden and How
federal implementing agencies, law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors may take on implementation duties, reporting obligations, compliance costs, or oversight responsibilities.
Key Provisions
- Section HC5CD86DF79454C8CA0EB8ED5D914AA6F: 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act.
- Section H8A8E9DCB4C1D45A7BDD5EA0DA524721C: 2. Modification of 10-year marriage rule in cases of domestic violence Section 216(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 416(d)) is amended by adding at the...
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
This bill, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Key Policy Areas
Criminal Justice, Finance, Social Welfare
Primary Purpose
This bill, To amend title II of the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule relating to spouse’s and surviving spouse’s insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence, and for other purposes., changes federal law or congressional policy affecting law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors.
Policy Domains
Whole bill
Identified Gains
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Identified Costs
- federal implementing agencies
- law enforcement, courts, victims, and regulated public-safety actors
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMrs. Sykes (for herself and Mr. Joyce of Ohio) introduced …
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