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DemocratBill · S. 3357· Senate(119-S-3357)

Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act

Rep. Welch
Age: 79 years
Vermont
Introduced
12/4/2025
Last activity
12/4/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sponsored by
Peter Welch
Cosponsors
Democrat - 5Republican - 0
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. 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 the Social Security lump sum death payment to $2,900. Additionally, the bill seeks to index these death payments to inflation. This indexing would be based on 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, 2026.

Yes· 3 of 5

  • Does this strengthen Social Security?+5

    The bill increases the Social Security lump sum death payment to $2,900 and ensures future payments keep pace with inflation.

  • Would people over 65 be better off under this?+3

    The bill increases the death payment amount for insured individuals, which benefits surviving family members of seniors.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+3

    The increased lump sum payment provides additional financial support to households following the death of an insured individual.

The opposite

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-1

    The bill increases federal spending obligations by updating the lump sum death payment amount and indexing it to inflation.