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Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4921| House 
| Updated: 8/3/2021
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021 This bill expands benefits, and increases specified taxes, related to the Social Security retirement and disability benefits program. Changes to benefits include (1) increasing the primary insurance amount for certain beneficiaries, (2) calculating cost-of-living adjustments by using a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers, and (3) establishing an alternative benefit for widows or widowers in two-income households. Changes to taxes include phasing out the cap on earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax. Under current law, the maximum amount subject to this tax is $142,800.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2654
Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019
Aug 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2654
    Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019


  • August 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4851: Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act

Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021

USA117th CongressHR-4921| House 
| Updated: 8/3/2021
Strengthening Social Security Act of 2021 This bill expands benefits, and increases specified taxes, related to the Social Security retirement and disability benefits program. Changes to benefits include (1) increasing the primary insurance amount for certain beneficiaries, (2) calculating cost-of-living adjustments by using a price index that tracks the spending patterns of older consumers, and (3) establishing an alternative benefit for widows or widowers in two-income households. Changes to taxes include phasing out the cap on earnings subject to the Social Security payroll tax. Under current law, the maximum amount subject to this tax is $142,800.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2654
Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019
Aug 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Aug 3, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2654
    Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019


  • August 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • August 3, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Linda T. Sánchez

Linda T. Sánchez

Democratic Representative

California

Cosponsors (10)
Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Bobby L. Rush (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Zoe Lofgren (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)

Ways and Means Committee, Education and Workforce Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-4851: Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted