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Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8344| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill proposes to eliminate the current retirement earnings test under Title II of the Social Security Act. Its core purpose is to prevent the reduction of Social Security benefits for individuals who continue to work and earn income above specified thresholds after claiming retirement benefits. By repealing these provisions, the legislation aims to allow beneficiaries to earn unlimited income without penalty while receiving their full Social Security retirement payments. The legislation specifically repeals multiple subsections of Section 203 of the Social Security Act, which are instrumental in administering the retirement earnings test. It also includes numerous conforming amendments to other sections of the Social Security Act to ensure consistency and remove outdated references to the repealed earnings test provisions. These changes collectively dismantle the legal framework that currently links earned income to Social Security benefit reductions. Beyond Social Security, the bill extends its scope to the Railroad Retirement Program , repealing similar deductions on benefits due to work under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974. This ensures that railroad retirees also benefit from the elimination of earnings-based benefit reductions. All amendments made by this legislation are scheduled to apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2026 , providing a clear implementation timeline for these significant changes.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2663
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3921
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5193
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2023
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4184
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2663
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3921
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5193
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2023


  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4184
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026

USA119th CongressHR-8344| House 
| Updated: 4/16/2026
This bill proposes to eliminate the current retirement earnings test under Title II of the Social Security Act. Its core purpose is to prevent the reduction of Social Security benefits for individuals who continue to work and earn income above specified thresholds after claiming retirement benefits. By repealing these provisions, the legislation aims to allow beneficiaries to earn unlimited income without penalty while receiving their full Social Security retirement payments. The legislation specifically repeals multiple subsections of Section 203 of the Social Security Act, which are instrumental in administering the retirement earnings test. It also includes numerous conforming amendments to other sections of the Social Security Act to ensure consistency and remove outdated references to the repealed earnings test provisions. These changes collectively dismantle the legal framework that currently links earned income to Social Security benefit reductions. Beyond Social Security, the bill extends its scope to the Railroad Retirement Program , repealing similar deductions on benefits due to work under the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974. This ensures that railroad retirees also benefit from the elimination of earnings-based benefit reductions. All amendments made by this legislation are scheduled to apply to taxable years ending after December 31, 2026 , providing a clear implementation timeline for these significant changes.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2663
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2019

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-3921
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-5193
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2023
Mar 24, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-4184
Introduced in Senate
Apr 16, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 16, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2663
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2019


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-3921
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-5193
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2023


  • March 24, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-4184
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 16, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 16, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Gregory F. Murphy

Gregory F. Murphy

Republican Representative

North Carolina

Cosponsors (4)
Diana Harshbarger (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Beth Van Duyne (Republican)Lloyd Smucker (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

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