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H.R. 4197

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Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act
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Committee
Latest Action · June 28, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
June 28, 2021
Cosponsors (1)
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Strengthening Social Security for Survivors Act This bill allows eligible widows, widowers, surviving former spouses, parents, and children of a deceased worker to claim Social Security survivor benefits retroactive to the date of the worker's death. Current law limits retroactive claims for survivors benefits to six months.

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