WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Chris Murphy issued the following press release:
U.S. Senators Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) and Kirsten Gillibrand (D-N.Y.) today reintroduced the Social Security Caregiver Credit Act (https://tinyurl.com/murphycaregivingact), bicameral legislation to provide five years of Social Security retirement credits to caregivers who spend at least 80 hours per month providing care to a dependent relative. By allowing caregivers to earn Social Security Credits while they are out of the workforce, this legislation recognizes the essential, economic value of care work and would aid millions of Americans' long-term financial security. U.S. Representative Brad Schneider (D-N.Y.-10) introduced companion legislation in the House.
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