Democrats Introduce Social Security 2100 Act to Boost Benefits and Tax High Earners

Social Security Administration Policy and Benefits·Latest event July 21, 2026

Jul 21

Democrats Introduce Social Security 2100 Act to Boost Benefits and Tax High Earners

Senate and House Democrats are pushing for comprehensive changes to the retirement system through the Social Security 2100 Act. The legislation aims to increase monthly checks for most beneficiaries by recalculating basic benefit formulas. It also adopts a cost of living adjustment that reflects rising healthcare and housing costs. To fund these changes, the bill would apply Social Security taxes to earnings exceeding $400,000. This moves beyond current payroll tax caps. Parallel efforts focus on protecting access to services and preventing financial hardship. The Keeping Our Field Offices Open Act would block the Social Security Administration from closing local service centers through early 2029. Additionally, a separate proposal would cap overpayment withholding at 10% of a monthly check. This change seeks to protect beneficiaries from losing income due to agency accounting errors.

S. 5042Social Security: Benefit Increases and Funding Changes H.R. 9519Rep. Larson Introduces Bill to Boost Social Security Benefits and Tax Earnings Over $400,000 H.R. 1876Social Security: Keeping Local Offices Open H.R. 2999Social Security: Capping Overpayment Withholding at 10%

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H.R. 9519 and S. 5042 are companion bills that provide a unified House and Senate approach to broad benefit changes. H.R. 1876 and H.R. 2999 address narrower administrative rules and have been awaiting committee action since early 2025.

S. 5042

Social Security: Benefit Increases and Funding Changes

Jul 21

H.R. 9519

Rep. Larson Introduces Bill to Boost Social Security Benefits and Tax Earnings Over $400,000

Jun 29

H.R. 2999

Social Security: Capping Overpayment Withholding at 10%

Apr 24

H.R. 1876

Social Security: Keeping Local Offices Open

Mar 5

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