Welch Introduces Bill to Update and Expand Social Security Survivor Benefits, Provide Financial Relief to Families
September 26, 2024
September 26, 2024
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
Legislation would adjust benefits last expanded 70 years ago to account for inflation
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in introducing the Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act, legislation that would adjust benefits for the first time in 70 years to cover costs associated with cremation or burials for surviving fami . . .
Legislation would adjust benefits last expanded 70 years ago to account for inflation
Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) led Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) in introducing the Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act, legislation that would adjust benefits for the first time in 70 years to cover costs associated with cremation or burials for surviving fami . . .