Bill > HR6169

This bill, the Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act, amends the Social Security Act to modify the 10-year marriage rule for spouse's and surviving spouse's insurance benefits in cases of domestic violence. Specifically, the bill allows divorced individuals who were victims of domestic violence during their marriage to qualify for benefits if they were married for at least 5 years, rather than the standard 10 years. The definition of "domestic violence" is based on the Violence Against Women Act. The changes made by this bill would apply to monthly insurance benefits for months beginning at least 18 months after the bill's enactment.