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Confused By Social Security's Claiming Ages? Here's What Trump's Next Signature Could Mean For Seniors as

Smucker introduced the bill and said its terminology better explains how claiming age affects monthly benefits.

Confused By Social Security's Claiming Ages? Here's What Trump's Next Signature Could Mean For Seniors as
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The Senate passed the bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, which would rename Social Security’s claiming-age categories, and the bill is headed to President Donald Trump. Supporters say clearer terms could help people understand how claiming age affects benefits.

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Lloyd Smucker R · PA-11
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Lloyd Smucker
R · PA-11

House co-introducer of the Claiming Age Clarity Act

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House co-introducer of the Claiming Age Clarity Act

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Susan M. Collins
R · ME · SEN

Senate co-introducer of companion legislation

Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President to whom the bill is headed for signature

Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Senate co-introducer of companion legislation

Tim Kaine
D · VA · SEN

Senate co-introducer of companion legislation

Christopher A. Coons
D · DE · SEN

Senate co-introducer of companion legislation

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Senate Passes Smucker’s Claiming Age Clarity Act

The Senate passed the bipartisan Claiming Age Clarity Act, sponsored by Rep. Lloyd Smucker, and sent it to the president. The bill would rename Social Security claiming-age categories. Center outlets emphasize the measure’s aim of making claiming-age terms clearer and helping people understand their benefit choices.

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