What does Preamble of Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 do?

This bill proposes to amend title II of the Social Security Act. The stated purpose of the bill is to repeal the retirement earnings test. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 16, 2026.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 do?

This bill is formally titled the Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026.

What does REPEAL OF THE RETIREMENT EARNINGS TEST. of Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 do?

This section repeals subsections of section 203 of the Social Security Act, effectively eliminating the Retirement Earnings Test. It amends various sections of the Social Security Act to conform to the repeal, including redesignating subsections and striking references to the repealed sections. Amendments are made to sections 202(n)(1), 202(q), 202(s), 202(t)(7), 203(a)(3)(B)(iii), 208(a)(1)(C), 215(b)(2)(A), 215(g), and 1612(a) of the Social Security Act. It also repeals sections 2 of the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974, including subsection (f) and modifies subsection (g). The amendments are to apply with respect to taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.

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Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026

Last updated: 4/16/2026 · Introduced: 4/16/2026

Author: Gregory Murphy (R-NC)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill eliminates the Retirement Earnings Test, allowing seniors to earn income without facing reduced Social Security benefits.
The bill repeals related provisions within the Social Security Act and the Railroad Retirement Act to align with the removal of the earnings test.
These changes will take effect for taxable years beginning after December 31, 2026.

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