SWIFT Act of 2026 Surviving Widow(er) Income Fair Treatment Act...
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.
This bill aims to improve financial support for disabled widows, widowers, and surviving divorced spouses by increasing their survivors benefits under the Social Security Act. This change would directly affect individuals who rely on these benefits to support themselves due to disability and the loss of a spouse.
The bill has just been introduced in the House and has been referred to the Committee on Ways and Means and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. These committees will review the bill and decide on the next steps, which could include further committee discussions, amendments, or a vote to send the bill to the full House for consideration.
As of now, the bill is in its initial stages, having been introduced and referred to the appropriate committees on July 16, 2026. The future actions will depend on the committees' reviews and recommendations.
