HR 5701 United States House · 119th Congress

Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act

This bill modifies Social Security rules to better support survivors of domestic violence. It shortens the required marriage duration from 10 years to 5 years for divorced individuals who provide a court finding that they were victims of domestic violence during the marriage. The change applies specifically to divorced spouses seeking spousal benefits under Sections 216(d) and 202(b)/(c) of the Social Security Act. Domestic violence is defined per the Violence Against Women Act of 1994. The policy directly affects divorced survivors who were married for 5-10 years but couldn't qualify for benefits under the previous 10-year rule.
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