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Introduced
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
In Committee
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.
AI Summary
This bill requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to update its terminology in all rules, regulations, guidance, and materials by January 1, 2027, specifically focusing on age-related terms related to Social Security benefits. The bill mandates three key language changes: replacing "early eligibility age" with "minimum monthly benefit age", replacing both "full retirement age" and "normal retirement age" with "standard monthly benefit age", and eliminating the term "delayed retirement credit" while replacing references to age 70 as the maximum age for delayed retirement credits with "maximum monthly benefit age". These changes aim to make Social Security age terminology more clear and straightforward for the public, potentially helping beneficiaries better understand their options for claiming Social Security benefits at different ages. The modifications are purely linguistic and do not alter the underlying rules or calculations for Social Security benefits.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (13)
Bill Cassidy (R)*,
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Curtis (R),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Rick Scott (R),
Thom Tillis (R),
Mark Warner (D),
Raphael Warnock (D),
Todd Young (R),
Last Action
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 04/29/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1504/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s1504/BILLS-119s1504is.pdf |
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