duration-of-marriage requirement

duration-of-marriage requirement Sec. 337. (a) Section 216(d) of the Social Security Act is amended by striking out “20 years” in paragraphs (1) and (2) and inserting in lieu thereof in each instance “10 years”. (b) Section 202(b) (1) (G) of such Act is amended by striking out “20 years” and inserting in lieu thereof “l0years”. (c) The amendments made by this section shall apply with respect to monthly benefits payable under title II of the Social Security Act for months after December 1978, and, in the case of individuals who are not entitled to benefits of the type involved for December 1978, only on the basis of applications filed on or after January 1, 1979.