Bill · H.R. 5701· House(119-HR-5701)
Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act
- Introduced
- 10/6/2025
- Last activity
- 10/6/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Emilia Sykes
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Fair Social Security for Domestic Violence Survivors Act," aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act. It specifically seeks to modify the 10-year marriage rule for spouses and surviving spouses. The changes apply to individuals who can provide a court finding that they were victims of domestic violence committed by their spouse during the marriage. In such cases, the rule would substitute '5 years' for '10 years' regarding insurance benefits. The amendments would take effect for monthly insurance benefits starting at least 18 months after the Act is enacted.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill facilitates earlier access to Social Security benefits for older divorcees who were victims of domestic violence.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The bill provides faster access to social insurance benefits which can assist low-income survivors of domestic violence.
Would women be better off under this?+5
The bill provides specific relief for divorced women who were victims of domestic violence during their marriage.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Reduced waiting period for benefits: Divorced men or women who were victims of domestic violence can access insurance benefits sooner because the required marriage duration is reduced from 10 years to 5 years (Section 2, subsection a).
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Protection for divorced wives: The bill allows a divorced wife who provides a court finding of being a victim of domestic violence to have the marriage requirement period changed from 10 years to 5 years (Section 2, subsection b).
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Protection for divorced husbands: The bill allows a divorced husband who provides a court finding of being a victim of domestic violence to have the marriage requirement period changed from 10 years to 5 years (Section 2, subsection c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly mentioned in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Men+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5Good For Women+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+5
- 10/6/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced in House