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Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act
12/30/2022, 4:18 AM
Summary of Bill HR 6590
Bill 117 hr 6590, also known as the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to eliminate federal income taxes for senior citizens who are 65 years of age or older.
If passed, this bill would provide significant tax relief for millions of elderly Americans who are living on fixed incomes. The bill aims to ease the financial burden on seniors and allow them to keep more of their hard-earned money.
The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of providing tax relief for seniors. Proponents of the bill argue that it is a necessary step to help ensure the financial security and well-being of older Americans. Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact on government revenue and the overall tax system. They argue that eliminating taxes for seniors could lead to a decrease in funding for important government programs and services. Overall, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to provide much-needed tax relief for elderly Americans. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain, but it has sparked an important debate about the financial well-being of seniors in the United States.
If passed, this bill would provide significant tax relief for millions of elderly Americans who are living on fixed incomes. The bill aims to ease the financial burden on seniors and allow them to keep more of their hard-earned money.
The Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act has received bipartisan support in Congress, with lawmakers from both parties recognizing the importance of providing tax relief for seniors. Proponents of the bill argue that it is a necessary step to help ensure the financial security and well-being of older Americans. Opponents of the bill, however, have raised concerns about the potential impact on government revenue and the overall tax system. They argue that eliminating taxes for seniors could lead to a decrease in funding for important government programs and services. Overall, the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act is a significant piece of legislation that aims to provide much-needed tax relief for elderly Americans. Its fate in Congress remains uncertain, but it has sparked an important debate about the financial well-being of seniors in the United States.
Congressional Summary of HR 6590
Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act
This bill repeals the inclusion of any Social Security or tier I railroad retirement benefits in gross income for income tax purposes. The bill also (1) appropriates funds to cover reductions in transfers to the Social Security and Railroad Retirement Trust Funds resulting from the enactment of this bill, and (2) expresses the sense of Congress against using tax increases to provide revenue necessary to carry out this bill.
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Current Status of Bill HR 6590
Bill HR 6590 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill HR 6590 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2022. Bill HR 6590's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 3, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6590
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
56Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
56Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6590
Primary Policy Focus
TaxationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6590
Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act
Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to repeal the inclusion in gross income of Social Security benefits.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 6590
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