Sen. Welch Introduces Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act
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Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2025
2025-12-30
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, has introduced the Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act, a bill aimed at amending the Social Security Act to update and index the lump sum death payments to inflation. This legislative proposal seeks to ensure that surviving family members receive adequate financial support during difficult times.
Currently, the lump sum death benefit is fixed at $255, a sum that has not significantly changed in decades. The bill proposes increa . . .
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-VT, has introduced the Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act, a bill aimed at amending the Social Security Act to update and index the lump sum death payments to inflation. This legislative proposal seeks to ensure that surviving family members receive adequate financial support during difficult times.
Currently, the lump sum death benefit is fixed at $255, a sum that has not significantly changed in decades. The bill proposes increa . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com