(The Center Square) - Social security beneficaries both young and old got a legislative boost in Congress this week, thanks to one Republican from Pennsylvania.

U.S.Rep. Lloyd Smucker, who represents the state's 11th congressional district spanning Lancaster County and parts of York, sponsored two pieces of legislation he says will strengthen the system.

“Helping protect children from identity fraud and assisting seniors in receiving the benefits they rightfully deserve is something all of Washington should agree with, and I am thankful that my House colleagues supported these straightforward solutions," he said Tuesday in a news release.

The Claiming Age Clarity Act, H.R. 5284 changes the wording used by the Social Security Administration to inform seniors about their options. Specific

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