Claiming Age Clarity Act
Clearer Names for Social Security Claiming Ages
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Legislative Progress
Key Points
- The plan changes how Social Security talks about ages for claiming benefits. It does not change how much money people get.
- The phrase "early eligibility age" would become "minimum monthly benefit age," pointing out that checks are smallest then (usually age 62).
- "Full" or "normal" retirement age would be called "standard monthly benefit age," the age when you get the standard check (about 66 to 67).
- The term "delayed retirement credit" would go away. Age 70 would be called the "maximum monthly benefit age," the point when your check is highest.
- The agency must update websites, forms, and letters by 12 months after the law starts or by January 1, 2027, whichever is later.
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4937)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4937)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5284.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Claiming Age Clarity Act
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