Gregory Murphy (R-NC)
Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act of 2026," aims to amend title II of the Social Security Act. Its primary purpose is to repeal the retirement earnings test. The legislation includes several conforming amendments to various sections of the Social Security Act and the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974. These changes adjust how benefits are handled regarding work and earnings. The amendments will take effect for taxable years ending after December 31, 2026.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +8
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
Seniors will no longer face benefit reductions due to their employment earnings.
- Scored +8
Would retired people be better off under this?
Retirees can work and earn wages without any reduction to their Social Security benefits.
- Scored +7
Does this strengthen Social Security?
The bill repeals the retirement earnings test, allowing seniors to work without losing Social Security benefits.
The opposite
- Scored -4
Does this reduce what the federal government spends?
Repealing the earnings test will likely increase the total amount of Social Security benefits paid out by the government.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Repeal of the retirement earnings test: By repealing the subsections of the Social Security Act that currently govern the retirement earnings test, the bill removes the current system of testing earnings against retirement benefits (Section 2, subsection a).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are explicitly identified in the text provided.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — Retirees can work and earn wages without any reduction to their Social Security benefits. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — Seniors will no longer face benefit reductions due to their employment earnings. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The repeal allows low-income seniors to earn more without jeopardizing their Social Security income. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — The repeal allows middle-income seniors to earn more without jeopardizing their Social Security income.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill repeals the retirement earnings test, allowing seniors to work without losing Social Security benefits.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to create jobs? — Removing the earnings test may encourage older workers to remain in the workforce. Does this reduce what the federal government spends? — Repealing the earnings test will likely increase the total amount of Social Security benefits paid out by the government.
- 4/16/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
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