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Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4184| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Finance Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026," aims to eliminate the current Social Security retirement earnings test. This test presently reduces the Social Security benefits of individuals who work and earn above a certain income threshold while receiving benefits, particularly before reaching their full retirement age. By repealing this test, the legislation seeks to allow beneficiaries to continue working without facing a reduction in their earned benefits. The core of the bill involves the direct repeal of several subsections within Section 203 of the Social Security Act, which govern the retirement earnings test. Furthermore, it mandates extensive conforming amendments across various sections of the Social Security Act. These amendments ensure that all references to the repealed earnings test provisions are removed and that related benefit calculations and administrative procedures are updated accordingly. Significantly, the bill also extends its reach to the Railroad Retirement Program , repealing similar deductions on account of work for railroad retirement beneficiaries. This ensures a consistent approach to earnings tests across these federal benefit programs. The changes introduced by this Act are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after the date of its enactment.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3101
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8344
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3101
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • April 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8344
    Introduced in House

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Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026

USA119th CongressS-4184| Senate 
| Updated: 3/24/2026
This bill, titled the "Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026," aims to eliminate the current Social Security retirement earnings test. This test presently reduces the Social Security benefits of individuals who work and earn above a certain income threshold while receiving benefits, particularly before reaching their full retirement age. By repealing this test, the legislation seeks to allow beneficiaries to continue working without facing a reduction in their earned benefits. The core of the bill involves the direct repeal of several subsections within Section 203 of the Social Security Act, which govern the retirement earnings test. Furthermore, it mandates extensive conforming amendments across various sections of the Social Security Act. These amendments ensure that all references to the repealed earnings test provisions are removed and that related benefit calculations and administrative procedures are updated accordingly. Significantly, the bill also extends its reach to the Railroad Retirement Program , repealing similar deductions on account of work for railroad retirement beneficiaries. This ensures a consistent approach to earnings tests across these federal benefit programs. The changes introduced by this Act are slated to take effect for taxable years beginning after the date of its enactment.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3101
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021
Mar 24, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Mar 24, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Apr 16, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-8344
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3101
    Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2021


  • March 24, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 24, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • April 16, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-8344
    Introduced in House
Rick Scott

Rick Scott

Republican Senator

Florida

Cosponsors (1)
Tommy Tuberville (Republican)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

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