CRS estimates that about 102,000 California spouses could also be helped by the legislation. A total of 6.3 Californians receive some sort of benefit from Social Security programs. There’s no estimate of the average benefit or when it could be available.

President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and with temporary protections once he takes office on Jan. 20, a challenging initiative that could split apart families and affect U.S. businesses.

Only Republicans voted against the bill, which will see limitations on Social Security benefits for some 3 million Americans repealed.

Bipartisan legislation ensures full Social Security benefits for retired public servants like teachers and firefighters.