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H.R. 2247 (115th)

Anthony Gonzales Equality for Survivors (AGES) Act

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Introduced

28 April 2017

Last action

11 May 2017 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Sponsors

Michelle Lujan Grisham

Subjects

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Source updated

11 August 2025

Summary

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. Specifically, the bill applies with respect to a marriage that would not have been recognized by federal law before June 26, 2013 (the date upon which the Supreme Court ruled that same-sex couples are entitled to federal benefits).

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Timeline

  1. 28 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 28 April 2017

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 28 April 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 11 May 2017

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Source: Committee

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Introduced in House (text)

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