Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 aims to repeal the Retirement Earnings Test (RET) for Social Security beneficiaries. This means that individuals collecting Social Security benefits, including those under the Railroad Retirement program, would no longer have their benefits reduced if they continue to work and earn above a certain income threshold. The bill achieves this by repealing specific subsections of the Social Security Act and making conforming amendments across related benefit provisions. This change directly affects senior citizens and other beneficiaries who choose to remain employed while receiving their benefits, ensuring they receive their full entitlement. The provisions of this act are set to take effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.
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Introduced Apr 16, 2026
Last action Apr 16, 2026
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Apr 16, 2026
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1 primary · 4 co-sponsors
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