42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 101(a)
(i) 90 percent93 percent of the individual's average indexed monthly earnings (determined under subsection (b)) to the extent that such earnings do not exceed the amount established for purposes of this clause by subparagraph (B),
The bill says: Section 215(a)(1)(A)(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)) is amended by striking "90 percent" and inserting "93 percent".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)(D)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 102(a)
(D) the term "CPI increase percentage", with respect to a base quarter or cost-of-living computation quarter in any calendar year, means the percentage (rounded to the nearest one-tenth of 1 percent) by which the Consumer Price IndexConsumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI–W, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor) or Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI–E, as published by such Bureau) (whichever such index results in the higher percentage under this subparagraph) exceeds the same such index for that quarter (as prepared by the Department of Labor) exceeds such index for the most recent prior calendar quarter which was a base quarter under subparagraph (A)(ii) or, if later, the most recent cost-of-living computation quarter…
The bill says: Section 215(i)(1)(D) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)(D)) is amended by striking "Consumer Price Index" and all that follows through "such index" and inserting "Consumer Price Index for Urban Wage Earners and Clerical Workers (CPI–W, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor) or Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI–E, as published by such Bureau) (whichever such index results in the higher percentage under this subparagraph) exceeds the same such index".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)(G)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 102(a)
(G) the Consumer Price Index applicable for purposes of subparagraph (D) for a base quarter, a cost-of-living computation quarter, or any other calendar quarter shall be the arithmetical mean of such index for the 3 months in such quarter.
The bill says: Section 215(i)(1)(G) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)(G)) is amended by inserting "applicable for purposes of subparagraph (D)" after "Consumer Price Index".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 415(i)(4)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 102(b)
(4) This subsection as in effect in December 1978, and as amended by sections 111(a)(6), 111(b)(2), and 112 of the Social Security Amendments of 1983 and by section 9001 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1986 and by section 102 of the Social Security 2100 Act, shall continue to apply to subsections (a) and (d), as then in effect and as amended by section 5117 of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1990, for purposes of computing the primary insurance amount of an individual to whom…
The bill says: Section 215(i)(4) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)(4)) is amended by inserting "and by section 102 of the Social Security 2100 Act" after "1986".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 415(i)added (6)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 102(c)
(6) With respect to any provision of law (other than in this title, title VIII, or title XVI) which provides for an adjustment of an amount under such provision of law in the same percentage as a cost-of-living adjustment applied to benefit amounts under this title, such provision of law shall be applied and administered as if the percentage of such cost-of-living adjustment applied to benefit amounts under this title were determined without regard to the amendments made by subsections (a) and (b) of section 102 of the Social Security 2100 Act.
The bill says: Section 215(i) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 415(i)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)renumberedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 103(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)added (D)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 103(a)
(D)(i) Effective with respect to the benefits of individuals who become eligible for old-age insurance benefits or disability insurance benefits (or die before becoming so eligible) after 2026, no primary insurance amount computed under subparagraph (A) may be less than the greater of—(I) the minimum monthly amount computed under subparagraph (C); or(II) in the case of an individual who has more than 10 years of work (as defined in clause (iv)(I)), the alternative minimum amount determined under clause (ii).(ii)(I) The alternative minimum amount determined under this clause is the applicable percentage of 1/12 of the annual dollar amount determined under clause (iii) for the year in which the amount is determined.(II) For purposes of subclause (I), the applicable percentage is the percentage specified in connection with the number of years of work, as set forth in the following table: If the number of yearsThe applicable of work is:percentage is: 116.25 percent 1212.50 percent 1318.75 percent 1425.00 percent 1531.25 percent 1637.50 percent 1743.75 percent 1850.00 percent 1956.25 percent 2062.50 percent 2168.75 percent 2275.00 percent 2381.25 percent 2487.50 percent 2593.75 percent 26100.00 percent 27106.25 percent 28112.50 percent 29118.75 percent 30 or more125.00 percent.(iii) The annual dollar amount determined under this clause is—(I) for calendar year 2027, the poverty guideline for 2026; and(II) for any calendar year after 2027, the annual dollar amount established for the calendar year preceding such calendar year, or, if larger, the annual dollar amount for 2027 multiplied by the ratio of—(aa) the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year for which the determination is made, to(bb) the national average wage index (as so defined) for 2025.(iv) For purposes of this subparagraph—(I) the term year of work means, with respect to an individual, a year to which 4 quarters of coverage have been credited based on such individual’s wages and self-employment income; and(II) the term poverty guideline for 2026 means the annual poverty guideline for 2026 (as updated annually in the Federal Register by the Department of Health and Human Services under the authority of section 673(2) of the Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1981) as applicable to a single individual.
The bill says: by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following new subparagraph:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)
42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 103(b)
The bill says: Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by inserting "215(a)(1)(E), " after "215(a)(1)(D),".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 409)
26 U.S.C. 86rewrittenby H.R. 9519 Sec. 104(a)
(a) In general.— Gross income for the taxable year of any taxpayer described in subsection (b) (notwithstanding section 207 of the Social Security Act) includes Social Security benefits in an amount equal to the lesser of—(1) 85 percent of the Social Security benefits received during the taxable year, or(2) one-half of the excess described in subsection (b)(1).
The bill says: Subsection (a) of section 86 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (26 U.S.C. 86)
42 U.S.C. 401(e)repealedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 104(c)
The bill says: Section 121(e) of the Social Security Amendments of 1983 (42 U.S.C. 401 note) is repealed.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(C)(iii)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(iii) was entitled, on the basis of such wages and self-employment income, to mother's insurance benefits for the month preceding the month in which she attained retirement age (as defined in section 416(l) of this title), and
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)removedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D);
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)renumberedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking "becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit" and all that follows through "such deceased individual,";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(2)(A) Except as provided in subsection (q) and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widow’s insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of—(i) the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual, or(ii) subject to paragraph (9), in the case of a fully insured widow, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widow is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual.
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(5)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(5)(A) The waiting period referred to in paragraph (1)(F)paragraph (1)(E), in the case of any widow or surviving divorced wife, is the earliest period of five consecutive calendar months— (i) throughout which she has been under a disability, and (ii) which begins not earlier than with whichever of the following is the later: (I) the first day of the seventeenth month before the month in which her application is filed, or (II) the first day of the fifth month before the month in which the period specified in paragraph (4) begins.
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraph (1)(F)" and inserting "paragraph (1)(E)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(5)(B)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(B) For purposes of paragraph (1)(F)(i)paragraph (1)(E)(i), each month in the period commencing with the first month for which such widow or surviving divorced wife is first eligible for supplemental security income benefits under subchapter XVI, or State supplementary payments of the type referred to in section 1382e(a) of this title (or payments of the type described in section 212(a) of Public Law 93–66) which are paid by the Commissioner of Social Security under an agreement referred to in section 1382e(a) of this title (or in section 212(b) of Public Law 93–66), shall be included as one of the months of such waiting period for which the requirements of subparagraph (A) have been met.
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "paragraph (1)(F)(i)" and inserting "paragraph (1)(E)(i)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)added (9)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(9) For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual—(A) who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits), and(B) to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual’s elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(B)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by inserting "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(C)(iii)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(iii) was entitled, on the basis of such wages and self-employment income, to father's insurance benefits for the month preceding the month in which he attained retirement age (as defined in section 416(l) of this title), and
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(iii), by striking "and" at the end;
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)removedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (D);
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)renumberedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: by redesignating subparagraphs (E) and (F) as subparagraphs (D) and (E), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
The bill says: in the flush matter following subparagraph (E)(ii), as so redesignated, by striking "or becomes entitled to an old-age insurance benefit" and all that follows through "such deceased individual,";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(2)(A) Except as provided in subsection (q) and subparagraph (D) of this paragraph, such widower’s insurance benefit for each month shall be equal to the greater of—(i) the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual, or(ii) subject to paragraph (9), in the case of a fully insured widower, 75 percent of the sum of any old-age or disability insurance benefit for which the widower is entitled for such month and the primary insurance amount (as determined for purposes of this subsection after application of subparagraphs (B) and (C)) of such deceased individual.
The bill says: by striking subparagraph (A) in paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(5)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(5)(A) The waiting period referred to in paragraph (1)(F)paragraph (1)(E), in the case of any widower or surviving divorced husband, is the earliest period of five consecutive calendar months— (i) throughout which he has been under a disability, and (ii) which begins not earlier than with whichever of the following is the later: (I) the first day of the seventeenth month before the month in which his application is filed, or (II) the first day of the fifth month before the month in which the period specified in paragraph (4) begins.
The bill says: in subparagraph (A), by striking "paragraph (1)(F)" and inserting "paragraph (1)(E)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(5)(B)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(B) For purposes of paragraph (1)(F)(i)paragraph (1)(E)(i), each month in the period commencing with the first month for which such widower or surviving divorced husband is first eligible for supplemental security income benefits under subchapter XVI, or State supplementary payments of the type…
The bill says: in subparagraph (B), by striking "paragraph (1)(F)(i)" and inserting "paragraph (1)(E)(i)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)added (9)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 105(a)
(9) For purposes of paragraph (2)(A)(ii), the amount determined under such paragraph shall not exceed the primary insurance amount for such month of a hypothetical individual—(A) who became entitled to old-age insurance benefits upon attaining early retirement age during the month in which the deceased individual referred to in paragraph (1) became entitled to old-age or disability insurance benefits, or died (before becoming entitled to such benefits), and(B) to whom wages and self-employment income were credited in each of such hypothetical individual’s elapsed years (within the meaning of section 215(b)(2)(B)(iii)) in an amount equal to the national average wage index (as described in section 209(k)(1)) for each such year.
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402added (aa)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 106(a)
(aa) Increase in benefit amounts on account of long-Term eligibility.—(1) In the case of an individual who is a qualified beneficiary for a calendar year after 2026, the amount of any monthly insurance benefit of such qualified beneficiary under this section or section 223 for any month in such calendar year shall be increased in accordance with paragraph (3).(2)(A) For purposes of this subsection, the term qualified beneficiary for a calendar year means an individual in any case in which such calendar year is at least the 16th year beginning after the applicable year of eligibility for such individual.(B) For purposes of this subsection, the applicable year of eligibility for an individual is the year in which the individual on whose wages and self-employment income the monthly insurance benefit is based initially became eligible (or died before becoming eligible) for old-age insurance benefits under subsection (a) or disability insurance benefits under section 223.(3)(A) The increase required under paragraph (1) with respect to the monthly insurance benefit of an individual who is a qualified beneficiary for a calendar year shall be equal to the applicable percentage (specified for such benefit in subparagraph (B)) of the full increase amount for such calendar year (determined under subparagraph (C)).(B) The applicable percentage specified for a monthly insurance benefit under this subparagraph for a calendar year is the percentage specified, in connection with the year described in the following table, as follows: The applicable If the year described is: percentage is: the 16th year beginning after the applicable year of eligibility 20 percent the 17th year beginning after the applicable year of eligibility 40 percent the 18th year beginning after the applicable year of eligibility 60 percent the 19th year beginning after the applicable year of eligibility 80 percent the 20th year beginning after the applicable year of eligibility or later 100 percent.(C)(i) Except as provided in clause (ii), the full increase amount determined under this subparagraph for a calendar year in connection with the monthly insurance benefit of a qualified beneficiary is a dollar amount equal to 5 percent of the primary insurance amount of a putative individual if—(I) such primary insurance amount were determined for January of such calendar year;(II) on January 1 of the applicable year of eligibility for the qualified beneficiary, such putative individual were fully insured, attained retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)(2)) and were otherwise eligible for, and applied for, old-age insurance benefits; and(III) such putative individual’s average indexed monthly earnings taken into account in determining such primary insurance amount were equal to 1/12 of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second year prior to such applicable year of eligibility.(ii)(I) In the case of a monthly insurance benefit under subsection (b) or (c), the full increase amount determined under this subparagraph shall be one-half the amount determined under clause (i).(II) In the case of a monthly insurance benefit under subsection (d), (g), or (h), the full increase amount determined under this subparagraph shall be the percentage of the amount determined under clause (i) equal to the ratio which the amount of such benefit bears to the primary insurance amount (before the application of section 203(a)) of the individual on whose wages and self-employment income the monthly insurance benefit is based.(4) In the case of a qualified beneficiary who is entitled to two or more monthly insurance benefits under this title for the same month—(A) the earliest applicable year of eligibility for such beneficiary with respect to such benefits shall be treated as the applicable year of eligibility for such beneficiary for the purposes of this subsection; and(B) such beneficiary shall be entitled to an increase with respect only to one such benefit.(5) This subsection shall be applied to monthly insurance benefits after any increase under subsection (w) and any applicable reductions and deductions under this title.
The bill says: Section 202 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402) is amended by adding at the end the following new subsection:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: Section 223(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)) is amended by striking "section 202(q)" and inserting "sections 202(q) and 202(aa)".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 106(b)
The bill says: Section 209(k)(1) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)) is amended by inserting "202(aa)(3)(C)(i)(II)," before "203(f)(8)(B)(ii)".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 409)
42 U.S.C. 434added 235by H.R. 9519 Sec. 107(a)
235 Deemed wages for caregivers of dependent relatives.—(a) Definitions.— For purposes of this section—(1)(A) Subject to subparagraph (B), the term qualifying year means, in connection with an individual, any calendar year during which such individual was engaged for not less than 960 hours in providing care to a dependent relative without monetary compensation.(B) The term qualifying year does not include any year ending after the date on which such individual attains retirement age (as defined in section 216(l)).(2) The term dependent relative means, in connection with an individual—(A) a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew (of such individual or such individual’s spouse or domestic partner), or a child to which the individual or the individual’s spouse or domestic partner is standing in loco parentis, who is under the age of 12; or(B) a child, grandchild, niece, or nephew (of such individual or such individual’s spouse or domestic partner), a child to which the individual or the individual’s spouse or domestic partner is standing in loco parentis, a parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, or uncle (of such individual or his or her spouse or domestic partner), or such individual’s spouse or domestic partner, if such child, grandchild, niece, nephew, parent, grandparent, sibling, aunt, uncle, spouse, or domestic partner is a chronically dependent individual.(3)(A) The term chronically dependent individual means an individual who—(i) is dependent on a daily basis on verbal reminding, physical cueing, supervision, or other assistance provided to the individual by another person in the performance of at least two of the activities of daily living (described in subparagraph (B)) or instrumental activities of daily living (described in subparagraph (C)); and(ii) without the assistance described in clause (i), could not perform such activities of daily living or instrumental activities of daily living.(B) The "activities of daily living" referred to in subparagraph (A) means basic personal everyday activities, including—(i) eating;(ii) bathing;(iii) dressing;(iv) toileting; and(v) transferring in and out of a bed or in and out of a chair.(C) The "instrumental activities of daily living" referred to in subparagraph (A) means activities related to living independently in the community, including—(i) meal planning and preparation;(ii) managing finances;(iii) shopping for food, clothing, or other essential items;(iv) performing essential household chores;(v) communicating by phone or other form of media; and(vi) traveling around and participating in the community.(b) Deemed Wages of Caregiver.—(1)(A) For purposes of determining entitlement to and the amount of any monthly benefit for any month after December 2026, or entitlement to any lump-sum death payment in the case of a death after such month, payable under this title on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of any individual, including for purposes of determining such individual’s insured status for purposes of sections 214, 216(i)(3), and 223(c), such individual shall be deemed to have been paid during each qualifying year (in addition to wages or self-employment income actually paid to or derived by such individual during such year) at an amount per year equal to—(i) in the case of a qualifying year during which no wages, self-employment income, or earnings from noncovered service were actually paid to or derived by such individual, 50 percent of the national average wage index (as defined in section 209(k)(1)) for the second calendar year preceding such calendar year; and(ii) in the case of any other qualifying year, the excess of the amount determined under clause (i) over 1/2 of the wages, self-employment income, and earnings from noncovered service actually paid to or derived by such individual during such year.(B) In any case in which there are more than 5 qualifying years for an individual, the 5 qualifying years taken into account for purposes of this section shall be the 5 qualifying years (whether or not consecutive) which result in the largest monthly benefits payable under this title on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of the individual for months after December 2026.(C) For purposes of this paragraph, the term earnings from noncovered service means earnings for service which did not constitute "employment" as defined in section 210 for purposes of this title.(2) Paragraph (1) shall not be applicable in the case of any monthly benefit or lump-sum death payment if a larger such benefit or payment, as the case may be, would be payable without its application.(3) Any assistance or support services provided to caregivers under section 1720G of title 38, United States Code, shall not be considered wages or self-employment income for the purposes of this section.(c) Rules and regulations.—(1) Not later than 1 year after the date of the enactment of this section, the Commissioner of Social Security shall promulgate such regulations as are necessary to carry out this section and to prevent fraud and abuse with respect to the benefits under this section, including regulations establishing procedures for the application and certification requirements described in paragraph (2).(2) A qualifying year shall not be taken into account under this section with respect to an individual unless—(A) the individual submits to the Commissioner of Social Security an application under this section that includes—(i) the name and identifying information of the dependent relative with respect to whom the individual was engaged in providing care during such year;(ii) if the dependent relative is not a child under the age of 12, documentation from the physician of the dependent relative explaining why the dependent relative is a chronically dependent individual; and(iii) such other information as the Commissioner may require to verify the status of the dependent relative; and(B) for every qua
The bill says: Title II of the Social Security Act is amended by adding after section 234 (42 U.S.C. 434) the following new section:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 434)
42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 107(b)
(1) For purposes of sections 403(f)(8)(B)(ii), 413(d)(2)(B), 415(a)(1)(B)(ii), 415(a)(1)(C)(ii), 415(a)(1)(D), 415(b)(3)(A)(ii), 415(i)(1)(E), 415(i)(2)(C)(ii), 424a(f)(2)(B), and 430(b)(2) (and 430(b)(2) of this title as in effect immediately prior to the enactment of the Social Security Amendments of 1977), the term 'national average wage index' for any particular calendar year means, subject to regulations of the Commissioner of Social Security under paragraph (2), the average of the total wages for such particular calendar year.
The bill says: by striking "and" before "230(b)(2)" the first time it appears; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 409)
42 U.S.C. 409(k)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 107(b)
(1) For purposes of sections 403(f)(8)(B)(ii), 413(d)(2)(B), 415(a)(1)(B)(ii), 415(a)(1)(C)(ii), 415(a)(1)(D), 415(b)(3)(A)(ii), 415(i)(1)(E), 415(i)(2)(C)(ii), 424a(f)(2)(B), and 430(b)(2) (and 430(b)(2) of this title as in effect immediately prior to the enactment of the Social Security Amendments of 1977), and 235(b)(1)(A)(i), the term 'national average wage index' for any particular calendar year means, subject to regulations of the Commissioner of Social Security under paragraph (2), the average of the total wages for such particular calendar year.
The bill says: by inserting "and 235(b)(1)(A)(i)," after "1977),".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 409)
42 U.S.C. 423(a)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(a)
The bill says: in paragraph (1), in the matter following subparagraph (E), by striking "(i) for each month" and all that follows through "under such disability," and inserting "for each month beginning with the first month during all of which the individual is under a disability and in which the individual becomes entitled to such insurance benefits"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(a)
(2) Except as provided in section 402(q) of this title and section 415(b)(2)(A)(ii) of this title, such individual's disability insurance benefit for any month shall be equal to his primary insurance amount for such month determined under section 415 of this title as though he had attained age 62as though he had attained age 62 in the first month for which he becomes entitled to such disability insurance benefits, and as though in— (A) the first month of his waiting period, or (B) in any case in which clause (ii) of paragraph (1) of this subsection is applicable, the first month for which he becomes entitled to such disability insurance benefits,
The bill says: by striking "as though he had attained age 62" and all that follows through "and as though" and inserting "as though he had attained age 62 in the first month for which he becomes entitled to such disability insurance benefits, and as though"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(a)
The bill says: by striking "in or before the first month referred to in subparagraph (A) or (B) of such sentence, as the case may be," and inserting "in or before such month,".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)(C)(ii)(III)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(b)
(III) has in effect a certificate (described in paragraph (8)paragraph (6)) filed by her with the Commissioner of Social Security, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Social Security, in which she elects to receive widow's insurance benefits (subject to reduction as provided in subsection (q)), or
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(ii)(III), by striking "paragraph (8)" and inserting "paragraph (6)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(b)
The bill says: by striking "beginning with—" and all that follows through "and ending" and inserting "beginning with the first month in which she becomes so entitled to such insurance benefits and ending"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(e)removedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(b)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (5) and redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)(C)(ii)(III)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(b)
(III) has in effect a certificate (described in paragraph (8)paragraph (6)) filed by him with the Commissioner of Social Security, in accordance with regulations prescribed by the Commissioner of Social Security, in which he elects to receive widower's insurance benefits (subject to reduction as provided in subsection (q)), or
The bill says: in subparagraph (C)(ii)(III), by striking "paragraph (8)" and inserting "paragraph (6)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(b)
The bill says: by striking "beginning with—" and all that follows through "and ending" and inserting "beginning with the first month in which he becomes so entitled to such insurance benefits and ending"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(f)removedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 108(b)
The bill says: by striking paragraph (5) and redesignating paragraphs (6) through (8) as paragraphs (5) through (7), respectively.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 423(a)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(a)
The bill says: Section 223(a)(1) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(1)) is amended, in the matter following subparagraph (E), by striking "the earlier of" and all that follows through "the 36 months following such period of trial work in which he engages or is determined able to engage in substantial gainful activity" and inserting "the third month following the earliest month after the end of such period of trial work with respect to which such individual is determined to no longer be suffering from a disabling physical or mental impairment".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(G)(i)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(a)
…following the month in which his disability ceases; except that, in the case of an individual who has a period of trial work which ends as determined by application of section 422(c)(4)(A) of this title, the termination month shall be the earlier ofthe third month following the earliest month after the end of such period of trial work with respect to which such individual is determined to no longer be suffering from a disabling physical or mental impairment, (I) the third month following the earliest month after the end of such period of trial work with respect to which such individual is determined to no longer be suffering from a disabling physical or mental impairment, or (II) the third…
The bill says: Section 202(d)(1)(G)(i) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(G)(i)) is amended by striking "the earlier of" and all that follows through "substantial gainful activity)," and inserting "the third month following the earliest month after the end of such period of trial work with respect to which such individual is determined to no longer be suffering from a disabling physical or mental impairment,".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 426(b)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(a)
The bill says: Section 226(b) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 426(b)) is amended, in the matter following paragraph (2), by striking "For purposes of this subsection" and all that follows through the end.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 426)
42 U.S.C. 423removedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(a)
The bill says: Section 223 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 423) is amended by striking subsection (i).
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 423(e)rewrittenby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(b)
(e)(1) Any benefit otherwise payable to an individual for a month under subsection (d)(1)(B)(ii), (d)(6)(A)(ii), (d)(6)(B), (e)(1)(B)(ii), or (f)(1)(B)(ii) of section 202 or under subsection (a)(1) of this section shall be reduced by $1 for each $2 by which the individual’s earnings derived from services for such month exceeds the amount specified in paragraph (2) with respect to such month, except that—(A) in the case of an individual who has a period of trial work (as defined in section 222(c)), no reduction may be applied to any benefit of such individual under this title for any month prior to the third month after the end of the individual’s period of trial work; and(B) such benefit may not be reduced below $0.(2) The amount specified in this paragraph with respect to a month shall be the amount of monthly earnings derived from services established by the Commissioner (under regulations issued pursuant to section 223(d)(4)(A)) to represent substantial gainful activity in the case of a blind individual for such month.(3) In the case of a benefit otherwise payable to an individual for a month under section 202 on the basis of the wages and self-employment income of an individual whose benefit is reduced pursuant to paragraph (1), such benefit shall be reduced for such month by the same proportion as the reduction made pursuant to paragraph (1).
The bill says: Section 223(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 423(e)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(b)
The bill says: Section 223(a)(2) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 423(a)(2)) is amended by striking "and section 215(b)(2)(A)(ii)" and inserting ", section 215(b)(2)(A)(ii), and subsection (e) of this section".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 423)
42 U.S.C. 1320b-19(h)(5)renumberedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 109(c)
The bill says: Section 1148(h)(5) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b–19(h)(5)) is amended by redesignating subparagraph (C) as subparagraph (D) and inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 1320b-19)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(B)rewrittenby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(a)
(B) at the time such application was filed was unmarried and—(i) had not attained the age of 18,(ii) was a full-time elementary or secondary school student and had not attained the age of 22,(iii) was a qualifying post-secondary school student and had not attained the age of 26, or(iv) is under a disability (as defined in section 223(d)) which began before he attained the age of 22, and
The bill says: Section 202(d)(1)(B) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(B)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
The bill says: by inserting "and a "qualifying post-secondary school student" is an individual who is in at least half-time attendance as a student at a post-secondary educational institution" before ", as determined by the Commissioner";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
The bill says: by inserting "or a "qualifying post-secondary school student"" before "if he is paid by his employer";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
…of the standards and practices of the schools involved, except that no individual shall be considered a "full-time elementary or secondary school student" if he is paid by his employer while attending an elementary or secondary school or a post-secondary educational institution, as applicable, at the request, or pursuant to a requirement, of his employer. An individual shall not be considered a "full-time elementary or secondary school student" for the purpose of this section while that individual is confined in a jail, prison,…
The bill says: by inserting "or a post-secondary educational institution, as applicable," before "at the request";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
The bill says: by inserting "or a "qualifying post-secondary school student"" before "for the purpose of this section"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(A)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
…pursuant to his conviction of an offense (committed after the effective date of this sentence 1 ) which constituted a felony under applicable law. An individual who is determined to be a full-time elementary or secondary school student or a qualifying post-secondary school student shall be deemed to be such a student throughout the month with respect to which such determination is made.
The bill says: by inserting "or a qualifying post-secondary school student" before "shall be deemed"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(B)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
(B) Except to the extent provided in such regulations, an individual shall be deemed to be a full-time elementary or secondary school student or a qualifying post-secondary school student during any period of nonattendance at an elementary or secondary school at which he has been in full-time attendance if (i) such period is 4 calendar months or less, and (ii) he shows to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Social…
The bill says: by inserting "or a qualifying post-secondary school student" before "during any period";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(B)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
(B) Except to the extent provided in such regulations, an individual shall be deemed to be a full-time elementary or secondary school student during any period of nonattendance at an elementary or secondary school at which he has been in full-time attendance or, in the case of a qualifying post-secondary school student, any period of nonattendance at a post-secondary educational institution at which the individual has been in at least half-time attendance if (i) such period is 4 calendar months or less, and (ii) he shows to the satisfaction of the Commissioner of Social Security that he intends to continue to be in full-time attendance at an elementary or secondary school immediately…
The bill says: by inserting "or, in the case of a qualifying post-secondary school student, any period of nonattendance at a post-secondary educational institution at which the individual has been in at least half-time attendance" after "full-time attendance"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(B)addedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(b)
The bill says: Section 202(d)(7)(B) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(B)) is amended by adding at the end the following sentence: "An individual who has been in full-time attendance at an elementary or secondary school shall, during a succeeding period of nonattendance at such school, be deemed to be a qualifying post-secondary school student if (i) such period is 4 calendar months or less, and (ii) the individual shows to the satisfaction of the Commissioner that he intends to be in at least half-time attendance at a post-secondary educational institution immediately following such period.".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(C)added (iii)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(c)
(iii) A "post-secondary educational institution" is an institution described in section 102 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1002).
The bill says: Section 202(d)(7)(C) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(C)) is amended by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(E)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(E) the month in which such child attains the age of 18, but only if he (i) is not under a disability (as so defined) at the time he attains such age, and (ii) is not a full-time elementary or secondary school student or a qualifying post-secondary school student during any part of such month,
The bill says: Section 202(d)(1)(E) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(E)) is amended by inserting "or a qualifying post-secondary school student" after "student".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(F)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(F) if such child was not under a disability (as so defined) at the time he attained the age of 18, the earlier of— (i) the first month during no part of which he is a full-time elementary or secondary school student, or (ii) the month in which he attains the age of 19,
The bill says: Section 202(d)(1)(F) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(F)) is amended by striking "the earlier of—" and all that follows through "the age of 19," and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(G)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(if later) the earlier of—(i) the first month during no part of which the child is a full-time elementary or secondary school student or a qualifying post-secondary school student,(ii) the month in which the child attains the age of 22, but only if the child is not a qualifying post-secondary school student during any part of such month, or(iii) the month in which the child attains the age of 26,
The bill says: Section 202(d)(1)(G) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)(G)) is amended by striking "(if later)" and all that follows through the "the age of 19," and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)(A)rewrittenby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(A)(i) is a full-time elementary or secondary school student and has not attained the age of 22,(ii) is a qualifying post-secondary school student and has not attained the age of 26, or(iii) is under a disability (as defined in section 223(d)) and has not attained the age of 22, or
The bill says: Section 202(d)(6)(A) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)(A)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)(D)rewrittenby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(D) the earlier of— but only if he is not under a disability (as so defined) in such earlier month; or(i) the first month during no part of which the child is a full-time elementary or secondary school student or a qualifying post-secondary school student,(ii) the month in which the child attains the age of 22, but only if the child is not a qualifying post-secondary school student during any part of such month, or(iii) the month in which the child attains the age of 26,
The bill says: Section 202(d)(6)(D) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)(D)) is amended to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)(E)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(E) if he was under a disability (as so defined), the termination month (as defined in paragraph (1)(G)(i)), subject to section 423(e) of this title, or (if later) the earlier of— (i) the first month during no part of which he is a full-time elementary or secondary school student, or (ii) the month in which he attains the age of 19.
The bill says: Section 202(d)(6)(E) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 402(d)(6)(E)) is amended by striking "(if later)" and all that follows to the end and inserting the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(D)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(D) A child who(i) A child who attains age 19 at a time when he is a full-time elementary or secondary school student (as defined in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and without application of subparagraph (B) of such paragraph) but has not (at such time) completed…
The bill says: by striking "A child who" and inserting "(i) A child who";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(D)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(D) A child who attains age 19age 22 at a time when he is a full-time elementary or secondary school student (as defined in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and without application of subparagraph (B) of such paragraph) but has not (at such time) completed the requirements…
The bill says: by striking "age 19" and inserting "age 22";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(D)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
…(C)(i)) shall be deemed (for purposes of determining whether his entitlement to benefits under this subsection has terminated under paragraph (1)(F) and for purposes of determining his initial entitlement to such benefits under clause (i) of paragraph (1)(B)clause (ii) of paragraph (1)(B)) not to have attained such age until the first day of the first month following the end of the quarter or semester in which he is enrolled at such time (or, if the elementary or secondary school (as defined in this paragraph) in which he…
The bill says: by striking "clause (i) of paragraph (1)(B)" and inserting "clause (ii) of paragraph (1)(B)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(7)(D)added (ii)by H.R. 9519 Sec. 110(d)
(ii) A child who attains age 26 at a time when he is a qualifying post-secondary school student (as defined in subparagraph (A) of this paragraph and without application of subparagraph (B) of such paragraph) but has not (at such time) completed the requirements for, or received, a diploma or equivalent certificate from a post-secondary educational institution (as defined in subparagraph (C)(iii)) shall be deemed (for purposes of determining whether his entitlement to benefits under this subsection has terminated under paragraph (1)(F) and for purposes of determining his initial entitlement to such benefits under clause (iii) of paragraph (1)(B)) not to have attained such age until the first day of the first month following the end of the quarter or semester in which he is enrolled at such time (or, if the post-secondary educational institution (as so defined) in which he is enrolled is not operated on a quarter or semester system, until the first day of the first month following the completion of the course in which he is so enrolled or until the first day of the third month beginning after such time, whichever first occurs).
The bill says: by adding at the end the following:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 401(1)(C)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: in paragraph (1)(C), by inserting "except as provided in paragraph (9)," before "was dependent"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 401rewrittenby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
(9)(A) In the case of a child who is the child of an individual under clause (3) of the first sentence of section 216(e) and is not a child of such individual under clause (1) or (2) of such first sentence, the criteria specified in subparagraph (B) shall apply instead of the criteria specified in subparagraph (C) of paragraph (1).(B) The criteria of this subparagraph are that—(i) the child has been living with such individual in the United States for a period of not less than 12 months;(ii) the child has been receiving not less than ½ of the child's support from such individual for a period of not less than 12 months; and(iii) the period during which the child was living with such individual began before the child attained age 18.(C) In the case of a child who is less than 12 months old, such child shall be deemed to meet the requirements of subparagraph (B) if, on the date the child attains 1 year of age, such child has lived with such individual in the United States and received at least ½ of the child's support from such individual for substantially all of the period which began on the date of such child's birth.
The bill says: by amending paragraph (9) to read as follows:
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 401changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking "grandchild or stepgrandchild of an individual or his spouse" and inserting "grandchild, stepgrandchild, or other first-degree, second-degree, third-degree, fourth-degree, or fifth-degree relative of an individual or the individual's spouse";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 401changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking "was no natural or adoptive parent" and inserting "is no living natural or adoptive parent";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 401changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking "was under a disability" and inserting "is under a disability";
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 401changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by striking "living at the time" and all that follows through ", or (B)" and inserting ", (B)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 401changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(a)
The bill says: by inserting ", or (C) a court of competent jurisdiction has issued an order granting custody of such person to the individual or the individual’s spouse" before the first period.
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 401)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(b)
…beginning of such period of disability or at the time he became entitled to such benefits, (i) in the case of a child (as so defined) of such an individual who has died, the first month in which such child meets the criteria specified in subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C)subparagraphs (A) and (B) and subparagraph (C) or paragraph (9) (as applicable), or (ii) in the case of a child (as so defined) of an individual entitled to an old-age insurance benefit or to a disability insurance benefit, the first month throughout which such child is a child (as so defined) and meets the criteria…
The bill says: by striking "subparagraphs (A), (B), and (C)" and inserting "subparagraphs (A) and (B) and subparagraph (C) or paragraph (9) (as applicable)"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 402(d)(1)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 111(b)
…the case of a child (as so defined) of an individual entitled to an old-age insurance benefit or to a disability insurance benefit, the first month throughout which such child is a child (as so defined) and meets the criteria specified in subparagraphs (B) and (C)subparagraph (B) and subparagraph (C) or paragraph (9) (as applicable) (if in such month he meets the criterion specified in subparagraph (A)), (D) the month in which such child dies, or marries, (E) the month in which such child attains the age of 18, but only if he (i) is not under a disability (as so…
The bill says: by striking "subparagraphs (B) and (C)" and inserting "subparagraph (B) and subparagraph (C) or paragraph (9) (as applicable)".
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 402)
42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(B)(ii)(I)changedby H.R. 9519 Sec. 112(a)
(I) the national(aa) the national average wage index (as defined in section 409(k)(1) of this title) for the second calendar year preceding the calendar year for which the determination is made, by
The bill says: by striking "the national" and inserting "(aa) the national"; and
Bill text · Current law (42 U.S.C. 415)