Federal · 119th Congress
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act
Policy areaSocial Welfare
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Cosponsors6
Eleanor Holmes NortonDU.S. Representative · At-Large · DC
Steve CohenDU.S. Representative · 9th District · TN
Chellie PingreeDU.S. Representative · 1st District · ME
Janice D. SchakowskyDU.S. Representative · 9th District · IL
Shri ThanedarDU.S. Representative · 13th District · MI
Rashida TlaibDU.S. Representative · 12th District · MIOther titles2
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve social security benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households.Official Title as Introduced
Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement ActShort Title(s) as Introduced
Legislative history2
Sep 2, 2026
HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sep 2, 2026
IntroducedIntroduced in House