Legis Daily

Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act

USA119th CongressHR-7550| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislative proposal, known as the Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act , aims to establish a permanent tax deduction for seniors. It seeks to achieve this by amending a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, namely Section 151(d)(5)(C)(i). The core provision of the bill involves striking the language that currently limits the deduction's applicability to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2029. By removing this sunset clause, the bill ensures that the deduction for seniors will continue indefinitely without an expiration date. This amendment is designed to take effect for all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2026.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Taxation

Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act

USA119th CongressHR-7550| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This legislative proposal, known as the Permanent Tax Relief for Seniors Act , aims to establish a permanent tax deduction for seniors. It seeks to achieve this by amending a specific section of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, namely Section 151(d)(5)(C)(i). The core provision of the bill involves striking the language that currently limits the deduction's applicability to taxable years beginning before January 1, 2029. By removing this sunset clause, the bill ensures that the deduction for seniors will continue indefinitely without an expiration date. This amendment is designed to take effect for all taxable years commencing after December 31, 2026.
View Full Text

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline
Feb 12, 2026
Introduced in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • February 12, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Mariannette Miller-Meeks

Republican Representative

Iowa

Cosponsors (3)
Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Daniel Meuser (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Taxation

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted