Social Security Act

noun

, U.S. Government.

1. a law passed in 1935 providing old-age retirement insurance, a federal-state program of unemployment compensation, and federal grants for state welfare programs.

Example Sentences

Eric French, an economist at the University of Cambridge, explained that we know for sure that life expectancy in the United States has risen dramatically since the Social Security Act was passed in 1935, especially among senior citizens.

From Salon

The legislation would amend the Social Security Act to require biological dads to cover at least half the prenatal and childbirth expenses, “provided the mother requests payment of such support.”

From Washington Times

The Social Security Act was signed into law on Aug. 14, 1935.

From Slate

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, part of the Department of Health and Human Services, said public health insurance coverage of “prescription weight loss agents” remains optional under the Social Security Act.

From Washington Times

Almost 100 years ago, under the leadership of President Franklin D. Roosevelt, Congress passed the Social Security Act as a safety net for the vagaries of market capitalism.

From Salon