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H.R. 5284·119th Congress·Introduced Sep 10, 2025

Claiming Age Clarity Act

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Sponsor
Rep. Smucker, Lloyd [R-PA-11]
Committees
Finance Committee (primary)
Last action
Oct 14, 2026

Bottom line

The "Claiming Age Clarity Act" requires the Social Security Administration to revise its official terminology to use simpler, more descriptive terms for claiming ages and benefits.

What it actually does

This bill mandates that the Social Security Administration (SSA) update its terminology in all official materials, both online and in print. Specifically, it replaces "early eligibility age" with "minimum monthly benefit age," "full retirement age" and "normal retirement age" with "standard monthly benefit age," and eliminates "delayed retirement credit" in favor of "maximum monthly benefit age" when referring to age 70. These changes aim to clarify the language used by the SSA regarding Social Security benefits.

Section 2

Changes to Social Security Terminology

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This section directs the Commissioner of Social Security to implement specific terminology changes within 12 months of the bill's enactment or by January 1, 2027, whichever date is later. It mandates replacing "early eligibility age" with "minimum monthly benefit age," and replacing both "full retirement age" and "normal retirement age" with "standard monthly benefit age." Additionally, the term "delayed retirement credit" is to be removed, and any reference to age 70 as the maximum age for receiving such credits will be replaced with "maximum monthly benefit age." These updates apply to all SSA rules, regulations, guidance, and other materials, whether online or in print, to enhance clarity for beneficiaries.

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