United States 119th Congress Status: In Committee 7 D cosponsors

HR 9763 — To amend title II of the Social Security Act to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses, and for other purposes.

Last action — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.

Next likely step: a committee vote, then a floor vote in the House.

Odds of enactment

Low chance

Based on the sponsor, cosponsors, and committee posture, this bill has a low chance of becoming law.

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Prognosis

Stalled 26% · moderate confidence

  • In Committee

    Current position in the legislative process.

  • 7 sponsors

    1 primary, 6 co-sponsors signed on.

  • Single-party support

    Sponsorship is currently within one party (7 D).

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In plain language

The bill aims to increase survivors benefits for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses.

This legislation proposes amendments to the Social Security Act to enhance benefits for certain survivors. It specifically targets disabled widows, widowers, and divorced spouses to provide them with increased financial support.

What this means for you
  • Families: This bill may enhance financial support for families impacted by the loss of a breadwinner, particularly those with disabled survivors.

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

  4. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Sponsors

Sponsorship breakdown

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1 sponsors · 6 co-sponsors · 540 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (6)

Not signed on (540)

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Subjects

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Frequently asked questions

Who sponsors HR 9763?
HR 9763 is sponsored by Scanlon, Mary Gay (Democratic), Norton, Eleanor Holmes (Democratic), Titus, Dina (Democratic), Tlaib, Rashida (Democratic), Clarke, Yvette D. (Democratic), Moulton, Seth (Democratic), and Pingree, Chellie (Democratic).
What is the current status of HR 9763?
This bill is in committee in the House. Introduced July 16, 2026. It must pass committee before a floor vote.
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