Social Security Legislation
Legislation Proposed to Expand Benefits for Widowed and Surviving Divorced Spouses
U.S. Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), along with four other Democrat Senators, announced on Thursday proposed legislation aimed at expanding Social Security benefits for widowed and surviving divorced spouses. Labeled the Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment (SWIFT) Act would call for…
“Big Beautiful Bill” takes a Step Forward
After being squelched on Friday night when five republicans voted with democrats, members of the House Budget Committee were summoned back to Washington for a meeting on Sunday night at 10 pm. After some reconsideration, the bill passed along party…
Social Security Fairness Act
A legislative attempt to overthrow WEP/GPO is gaining momentum. Democrats are forcing a “discharge petition” for a vote on HR 82 The Social Security Fairness Act. This is possible if at least 218 congressional members back it. Andrew Solender for…