Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

This bill changes a Social Security rule for divorced people who were victims of domestic violence. Currently, a divorced person generally must have been married for at least 10 years to collect spouse or surviving spouse benefits based on a former spouse's work record. Under this bill, a divorced person who gives the Social Security Administration a court finding that their former spouse committed domestic violence against them during the marriage would only need a 5-year marriage. The bill uses the definition of domestic violence from the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The changes would apply to monthly benefits starting at least 18 months after the bill becomes law.

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Sponsors

• Emilia Strong Sykes Democrat sponsor
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