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To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional standard deduction for seniors.

2/28/2025, 9:06 AM

Summary of Bill HR 1130

Bill 119 HR 1130, also known as the Senior Tax Simplification Act, aims to amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 in order to provide additional tax relief for seniors. Specifically, the bill proposes to increase the additional standard deduction for seniors, which is currently set at $1,300 for individuals over the age of 65.

The bill seeks to raise this additional standard deduction to $2,000 for individuals over the age of 65, providing seniors with more tax savings and simplifying the tax filing process for this demographic. This increase in the standard deduction for seniors is intended to help alleviate the financial burden that many older Americans face in their retirement years.

Overall, the Senior Tax Simplification Act aims to provide much-needed tax relief for seniors and make the tax system more equitable for this demographic. The bill has garnered bipartisan support in Congress and is seen as a positive step towards helping seniors navigate the complexities of the tax code.

Current Status of Bill HR 1130

Bill HR 1130 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 7, 2025. Bill HR 1130 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 7, 2025.  Bill HR 1130's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 7, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1130

Total Number of Sponsors
2
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
2
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
1
Republican Cosponsors
1
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1130

Primary Policy Focus

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1130

To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional standard deduction for seniors.
To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to increase the additional standard deduction for seniors.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1130

Nicole Malliotakis
Nicole Malliotakis
New YorkRepublican
Jimmy Panetta
Jimmy Panetta
CaliforniaDemocrat
Mike Carey
Mike Carey
OhioRepublican

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