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Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019

Introduced: May 9, 2019 Introduced by: Sánchez, Linda T. Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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May 9, 2019
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.
May 9, 2019
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Strengthening Social Security Act of 2019

This bill expands benefits, and increases specified taxes, related to the Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance 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 $132,900.

What's happening now May 9, 2019

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 1540 Related bill Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 11
All 11 Democratic 10
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Cohen, Steve
Tennessee · May 9, 2019
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Lynch, Stephen F.
Massachusetts · May 9, 2019
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McCollum, Betty
Minnesota · May 9, 2019
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Norton, Eleanor Holmes
District of Columbia · May 9, 2019
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Pingree, Chellie
Maine · May 9, 2019
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Pocan, Mark
Wisconsin · May 9, 2019
Richmond, Cedric
· May 9, 2019
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Schakowsky, Janice D.
Illinois · May 9, 2019
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Smith, Adam
Washington · May 9, 2019
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Thompson, Bennie G.
Mississippi · May 9, 2019
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Wasserman Schultz, Debbie
Florida · May 9, 2019
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