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HR 688 106th Congress House

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.

Introduced: February 1, 2000 See on congress.gov
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Old age, survivors and disability insurancePersonal income taxRailroad retirement plansSocial WelfareSocial security beneficiariesTax creditsTax exclusionTax refundsTransportation and Public Works
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This bill died when the 106th Congress ended
It never became law before the 106th Congress (1999–2000) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 18, 1999
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb 10, 1999
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 10, 1999
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E190)
Feb 10, 1999
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 18, 1999

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Amends the Internal Revenue Code to repeal the tax increase (85 percent maximum rate) on social security benefits and tier 1 railroad retirement benefits, effective as of tax year 1994. Waives any limitation on related refunds or credits if a claim is made within one year of enactment of this Act.

 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 1
Toomey, Patrick
· Feb 1, 2000
DeMint, James
· May 5, 1999
 R
Aderholt, Robert B.
Alabama · Mar 18, 1999
NETHERCUTT, GEORGE
· Mar 18, 1999
GOSS, PORTER
· Mar 4, 1999
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 688: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.. 106th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-688/
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"H.R. 688: To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the increase in tax on Social Security benefits.." 106th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-688/.
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H.R. 688, 106th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/106-HR-688/.
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