Introduced
September 2, 2026
Ms. Sánchez (for herself, Ms. Tlaib, Mr. Thanedar, Ms. Pingree, Mr. Cohen, Ms. Norton, and Ms. Schakowsky) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means
A BILL
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to improve social security benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. Short title.
This Act may be cited as the “Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement Act” or the “POWR Act”.