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S 194 102th Congress Senate

Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1991

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: January 14, 1991 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare EarningsOld age, survivors and disability insuranceOlder workersRetirement income
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It never became law before the 102nd Congress (1991–1992) 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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Jan 14, 1991
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jan 14, 1991
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 Latest action January 14, 1991

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Older Americans' Freedom to Work Act of 1991 - 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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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2
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Grassley, Chuck
Iowa · Jan 14, 1991
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McConnell, Mitch
Kentucky · Jan 14, 1991
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