H.R. 771 · 111th 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
2009-01-28
Latest action
2009-01-28 · Introduced in House

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.