Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the retirement earnings test, and for other purposes.
The Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026 proposes to change Social Security rules so that retirees who are over the retirement age can earn as much as they want without losing part of their Social Security benefits. Currently, there is a limit on how much retirees can earn before some of their benefits are reduced. This bill seeks to remove that limit. This change would primarily affect people who are still working past the age at which they become eligible for Social Security benefits.
The bill was introduced on April 16, 2026, by Representative Greg Murphy, with several other representatives co-sponsoring it. As of the last update, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. This committee will review the bill and may hold hearings or make changes before it can move forward in the legislative process.
The key actions so far include the introduction of the bill on April 16, 2026, and its referral to the House Committee on Ways and Means. Moving forward, the committee will consider the bill, which could lead to further discussions, amendments, or votes in the House. The ultimate goal is to pass the bill and potentially send it to the Senate for further consideration.
