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Wisconsin Congressman Pushes for Equality in Social Security Benefits
(By - U.S. Representative Ron Kind, D-Wisconsin)
As we celebrate Pride Month this June, we reflect upon the gains our nation has achieved in equality. While much progress has been made, there is still much work ahead of us. As a strong supporter of marriage equality, I was proud to introduce the Social Security and Marriage Equality Act earlier this year in an effort to ensure equality for all legally married couples to receive Social Security benefits….The SAME Act, a bipartisan bill which I introduced with U.S. Rep. Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, R–Florida, would ensure that same-sex spouses receive equal treatment under the Social Security Act, regardless of their ZIP code. The SAME Act would eliminate the requirement that a spouse must reside in a state that recognizes same-sex marriage in order to be eligible for Social Security spousal benefits and would provide full spousal benefits to all citizens who were legally married in the United States or in another country. Read more…
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