119th Congress · House bill · Last action Jul 16, 2026
H.R. 9763In Committee
Democrats propose increasing Social Security survivors benefits for disabled widows and widowers
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay (D-PA)6 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 16, 2026
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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.
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Jul 16
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Introduced in House
Jul 16
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Introduced in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Jul 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16
HOUSEReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 16
Introduced in House
Jul 16
Introduced in House
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