H.R. 2189 · 109th Congress

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period for divorced spouse's benefits following the divorce.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Nita Lowey
Introduced
2005-05-05
Latest action
2005-05-16 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Summary

Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to eliminate the two-year waiting period following a divorce for a divorced spouse to become entitled to a spouse's OASDI benefits.