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S 2159 101th Congress Senate

Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1990

Official title: A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to eliminate the earnings test for individuals who have attained retirement age.

Introduced: June 11, 1990 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare EarningsOld age, survivors and disability insuranceOlder workersRetirement income
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It never became law before the 101st Congress (1989–1990) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 22, 1990
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 22, 1990
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action February 22, 1990

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1990 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) of the Social Security Act to remove the limitation on the amount of outside income which beneficiaries who have attained retirement age may earn without incurring a reduction in benefits.

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Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jun 11, 1990
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Feb 22, 1990
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