Bill > HR5701

This bill modifies Social Security Act provisions related to marriage duration requirements for spousal and survivor insurance benefits in domestic violence cases. Specifically, the bill allows divorced individuals who can provide a court-issued finding of domestic violence during their marriage to qualify for Social Security benefits after a 5-year marriage, instead of the current 10-year requirement. The bill defines domestic violence using the definition from the Violence Against Women Act of 1994 and applies to both divorced wives and husbands who were victims of domestic violence. The changes would reduce the marriage duration threshold from 10 years to 5 years for these individuals, making it easier for domestic violence survivors to access Social Security benefits. The amendments would take effect for monthly insurance benefits starting at least 18 months after the bill's enactment, giving the Social Security Administration time to implement the new rules. The bill aims to provide additional support and financial protection for individuals who have experienced domestic violence during their marriages.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/5701/all-info