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Congress·Passed House·3 months ago

Clearer Names for Social Security Claiming Ages

Also known as: Claiming Age Clarity Act

Legislative Progress

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President

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.
Social Security

Milestones

5 milestones15 actions
Dec 2, 2025Senate

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Dec 1, 2025House

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Dec 1, 2025House

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4937)

Dec 1, 2025

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)

Dec 1, 2025House

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5284.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Claiming Age Clarity Act

Bill NumberHR 5284
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsor

Cosponsors

(9)
D: 3R: 6

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