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H.R. 5284 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
10 members · Left 1 · Center 2 · Right 7 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Smucker, Lloyd (R-PA) (Introduced 09/10/2025) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Lean right · DW-NOMINATE +0.46 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 10 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 12/02/2025 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | There have been no roll call votes |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Introduced in House (09/10/2025)
Claiming Age Clarity Act
This bill changes certain terms that are used by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to describe the ages at which a worker may claim Social Security retirement benefits.
First, the SSA must use minimum monthly benefit age instead of early eligibility age. This refers to the earliest age (62 under current law) at which a worker may claim benefits. (Currently, the benefit amount of a worker who claims benefits early is reduced to account for the longer period during which the worker is expected to receive benefits.)
Second, the SSA must use standard monthly benefit age instead of full retirement age and normal retirement age. These terms refer to the age at which a worker may claim benefits without a reduction in the benefit amount. (Currently, this age ranges from 65 to 67, depending on the worker's year of birth.)
Finally, the SSA must use the term maximum monthly benefit age for any reference to age 70 as the maximum age at which a worker may receive delayed retirement credits. The SSA may not use the term delayed retirement credit. These terms refer to the mechanism that increases the benefit amount of a worker who delays claiming benefits after reaching the full retirement age. (Currently, a worker receives a credit for each month between the full retirement age and age 70 that the worker delays claiming benefits. Each credit increases the benefit amount that the worker will receive after claiming benefits by a specified percentage.)
119 HR 5284 EH: Claiming Age Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IB 119th CONGRESS1st Session H. R. 5284
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Claiming Age Clarity Act.
2.Changes to social security terminologyNot later than the later of the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act or January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure that, in any rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Social Security Administration, whether online or in print— (1)the term early eligibility age is replaced with the term minimum monthly benefit age; (2)the terms full retirement age and normal retirement age are replaced with the term standard monthly benefit age; and (3)the term delayed retirement credit shall not be used and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age up to which delayed retirement credits can be received shall be replaced with the term maximum monthly benefit age. Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5284 IH: Claiming Age Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-09-10 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5284IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 10, 2025Mr. Smucker (for himself, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Bean of Florida, and Mr. Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Claiming Age Clarity Act.
2.Changes to social security terminologyNot later than January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure that, in any rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Social Security Administration, whether online or in print— (1)the term early eligibility age is replaced with the term minimum monthly benefit age; (2)the terms full retirement age and normal retirement age are replaced with the term standard monthly benefit age; and (3)the term delayed retirement credit shall not be used and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age up to which delayed retirement credits can be received shall be replaced with the term maximum monthly benefit age.
119 HR 5284 : Claiming Age Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-12-02 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5284IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESDecember 2, 2025 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Claiming Age Clarity Act.2.Changes to social security terminologyNot later than the later of the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act or January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure that, in any rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Social Security Administration, whether online or in print—(1)the term early eligibility age is replaced with the term minimum monthly benefit age;(2)the terms full retirement age and normal retirement age are replaced with the term standard monthly benefit age; and(3)the term delayed retirement credit shall not be used and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age up to which delayed retirement credits can be received shall be replaced with the term maximum monthly benefit age.Passed the House of Representatives December 1, 2025.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 5284 RH: Claiming Age Clarity Act U.S. House of Representatives 2025-10-03 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 283119th CONGRESS1st SessionH. R. 5284[Report No. 119–330]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESSeptember 10, 2025Mr. Smucker (for himself, Mr. Beyer, Mr. Bean of Florida, and Mr. Suozzi) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansOctober 3, 2025Additional sponsors: Mr. Cline, Mr. Yakym, Mr. Moore of Utah, Mr. Kelly of Pennsylvania, Mr. Vindman, and Mr. CareyOctober 3, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 10, 2025A BILLTo require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Claiming Age Clarity Act.2.Changes to social security terminologyNot later than the later of the date that is 12 months after the date of enactment of this Act or January 1, 2027, the Commissioner of Social Security shall ensure that, in any rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Social Security Administration, whether online or in print—(1)the term early eligibility age is replaced with the term minimum monthly benefit age;(2)the terms full retirement age and normal retirement age are replaced with the term standard monthly benefit age; and(3)the term delayed retirement credit shall not be used and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age up to which delayed retirement credits can be received shall be replaced with the term maximum monthly benefit age.October 3, 2025Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 09/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/10/2025 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 09/10/2025 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 09/17/2025 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 41 - 1. |
| 10/03/2025 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-330. |
| 10/03/2025 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-330. |
| 10/03/2025 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 283. |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended. |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4937-4938) |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 5284. |
| 12/01/2025 | Library of Congress | Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4937) |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4937) |
| 12/01/2025 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 12/02/2025 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Claiming Age Clarity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Claiming Age Clarity Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration. |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Claiming Age Clarity Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Claiming Age Clarity Act |
| Display Title | Claiming Age Clarity Act |
| Official Title as Introduced | To require the Social Security Administration to make changes to the social security terminology used in the rules, regulation, guidance, or other materials of the Administration. |
There are no amendments to this bill.
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 12/02/2025 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 10/03/2025 Reported By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 09/17/2025 Markup By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 09/10/2025 Referred To |
Policy Area: Social Welfare
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