What does Preamble of Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act do?

This bill aims to provide for the exemption of certain earnings from the retirement earnings test. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on December 9, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act

What does EXEMPTION OF CERTAIN EARNINGS FROM RETIREMENT EARNINGS TEST. of Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act do?

This section modifies the Social Security Act's Retirement Earnings Test. It exempts wages paid between January 31, 2020, and May 11, 2023, from the excess earnings calculation for healthcare professionals and first responders. Individuals must attest to and provide evidence of their employment as a healthcare professional or first responder to qualify for this exemption. The Social Security Commissioner must issue guidance on implementing this section within 30 days of the Act's enactment.

What does FUTURE PANDEMIC PREPAREDNESS. of Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act do?

This section addresses future pandemic preparedness under the Social Security Act. Wages paid to eligible individuals during a public health emergency are not included in excess earnings determination. The Commissioner of Social Security may issue waivers to healthcare professionals and first responders during a public health emergency.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act do?

This section defines key terms used within the Act. The term 'Commissioner' is defined as the Commissioner of Social Security. The term 'health care professional' is defined by reference to section 225(d)(1) of the Public Health Service Act. The term 'first responder' is defined by reference to section 3025(1) of the Omnibus Crime Control and Safe Streets Act of 1968. The term 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

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Health Care Worker and First Responder Fairness Act

Last updated: 12/9/2025 · Introduced: 12/9/2025

Author: Glenn Thompson (R-PA)

TL;DR (AI)

The bill exempts wages paid to healthcare professionals and first responders between January 31, 2020, and May 11, 2023, from the Social Security excess earnings calculation.
Wages paid to eligible individuals during a public health emergency are not included in excess earnings determination under the Social Security Act.
The Commissioner of Social Security may issue waivers to healthcare professionals and first responders during a public health emergency.

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