Congressman Amo and Senator Welch introduced a bill to increase Social Security survivor benefits for funeral costs.
Quiver AI Summary
Legislation introduced to increase Social Security benefits: Congressman Gabe Amo and Senator Peter Welch have introduced the Social Security Survivor Benefits Equity Act, which aims to raise the Social Security Administration’s lump-sum death benefit for survivors from $255 to $2,900, effective 2026. This is the first adjustment in over 70 years, addressing funeral costs.
Key provisions and support: The bill seeks to adjust benefits in line with inflation, linking them to the Consumer Price Index. Supporters, including other senators and various advocacy groups, assert the importance of this measure to alleviate financial burdens on families during times of grief.
Cost comparison and significance: The current benefit remains stagnant despite rising funeral costs, which average around $8,300 nationwide. Advocates highlight the need for this legislation to provide meaningful assistance and to honor families facing the challenges of loss.
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Gabe Amo Fundraising
Gabe Amo recently disclosed $248.7K of fundraising in a Q3 FEC disclosure filed on October 15th, 2025. This was the 384th most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year. 59.7% came from individual donors.
Amo disclosed $106.9K of spending. This was the 552nd most from all Q3 reports we have seen from politicians so far this year.
Amo disclosed $1.3M of cash on hand at the end of the filing period. This was the 261st most from all Q3 reports we have seen this year.
You can see the disclosure here, or track Gabe Amo's fundraising on Quiver Quantitative.
Gabe Amo Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Gabe Amo is worth $74.6K, as of December 10th, 2025. This is the 472nd highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Amo has approximately $18.6K invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Gabe Amo's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Amo.
Gabe Amo Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Gabe Amo:
- H.R.6426: To amend the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968 to authorize the use of funds under the Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program to establish elder justice task forces, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6425: To establish a national strategy for combating scams, and for other purposes.
- H.R.6424: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to update the amount of Social Security lump sum death payments and index lump sum death payments to inflation.
- H.R.6123: Promoting Diplomacy with Australia Act
- H.R.5705: To authorize the reimbursement by the Federal Government of State funds used to maintain participation in the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children in the event of a Government shutdown.
- H.R.5453: RRLEF Act of 2025
You can track bills proposed by Gabe Amo on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Amo.
