Bill · H.R. 6424· House(119-HR-6424)
Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
- Introduced
- 12/4/2025
- Last activity
- 12/4/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Sponsored by
- Gabe Amo
- Cosponsors
- - 7 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the ``Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act'', aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act. It proposes to update the specific amount of Social Security lump sum death payments. Instead of the current formula, the bill sets a base amount of $2,900. Additionally, it seeks to index these payments to inflation using the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers. The changes are intended to apply to individuals who die on or after January 1, 2025.
Yes· 3 of 5
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill provides updated and inflation-adjusted death benefits for survivors of Social Security beneficiaries.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+5
The inflation-indexed lump sum payment provides more reliable financial support for grieving families.
Would middle-income households be better off under this?+5
The bill updates the death benefit to a set $2,900 amount which provides more predictable assistance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Updated Payment Amount: The bill replaces the existing calculation with a specific amount of $2,900, which may provide a set benefit for survivors (Section 2(a)).
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Inflation Protection: By indexing the $2,900 amount to the Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers, the payment amount can increase over time to account for inflation (Section 2(a)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly stated in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Low Income Households+5Good For Middle Class Households+5Good For Retirees+5Good For Seniors+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Social Security+5
- 9/8/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/14/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 12/4/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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