H.R. 7209 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act
H.R. 7209 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) was introduced on Jun 15, 2020, sponsored by Debra A. Haaland with 31 co-sponsors.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Jun 15, 2020
- Co-sponsors
- 31
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act This bill establishes an alternative method for meeting the nine-month marriage requirement for certain survivors to receive benefits under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits program.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Debra A. Haaland (D-NM). Co-sponsors: 31 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 15, 2020
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (Jun 15, 2020)
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- H.R. 141: Social Security Fairness Act of 2019
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- H.R. 1695: Community Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2019
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