H.R. 5284

119th CONGRESS 1st Session

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.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES · September 10, 2025 · Sponsor: Mr. Smucker · Committee: Committee on Ways and Means

Table of contents

• H.R. 5284
  • SEC. 1. Short title
  • SEC. 2. Changes to social security terminology

SEC. 1. Short title

• This Act may be cited as the Claiming Age Clarity Act.

SEC. 2. Changes to social security terminology

• Not 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—
• Changes to social security terminology
  • the term is replaced with the term ; early eligibility age,minimum monthly benefit age
  • the terms and are replaced with the term ; and full retirement age,normal retirement age,standard monthly benefit age
  • the term 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 . delayed retirement credit,maximum monthly benefit age