Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Bill to End Social Security Benefit Cuts for Working Seniors
This bill is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced in the Senate and sent to the Committee on Finance for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.
Legislative Progress
While the idea is popular with voters, it would increase immediate spending from the Social Security Trust Fund, which often leads to concerns about the program's long-term budget.
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Life & Work
Older small business owners who collect Social Security before full retirement age would no longer have benefits withheld because of their business income. This removes a financial penalty that currently discourages some experienced entrepreneurs from staying active in their businesses while collecting benefits they have earned.
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Milestones
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
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New Bill Would Repeal Retirement Earnings Test
Chairman Rick Scott last week introduced a new bill that would allow older Americans to work while continuing to receive Social Security benefits. The Senior Citizens' Freedom to Work Act would repeal the Retirement Earnings Test (RET) under the Social Security Act.
EXCLUSIVE: Rick Scott Aims to Reform Social Security in New Bill
The Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act, authored by Sen. Rick Scott, R-Fla., would repeal 'outdated' provisions, such as the Retirement Earnings Test, which Scott believes serve as 'punishments to Americans in their 60s who want to keep working.'
Will Social Security’s Earning Test Be Repealed?
A bill, 'The Senior Citizens Freedom to Work Act,' has been introduced in Congress that would repeal the Retirement Earnings Test (RET). This bill, if passed, would allow older Americans to continue working and receive Social Security benefits before their full retirement age.
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Congressional Bill
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Senior Citizens’ Freedom to Work Act of 2026
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