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Railroad Retirement Fairness Act

5/7/2026, 2:51 PM

Summary of Bill HR 8405

The bill titled "To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate certain deductions for annuities under the Act," designated as H.R. 8405 in the 119th Congress, proposes to amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 by removing specific deductions for annuities provided under the Act. Introduced on April 21, 2026, the bill aims to make changes to the existing provisions related to annuities within the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974.

Current Status of Bill HR 8405

Bill HR 8405 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 21, 2026. Bill HR 8405 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on April 21, 2026.  Bill HR 8405's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. as of April 21, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 8405

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 8405

Primary Policy Focus

Transportation and Public Works

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 8405

To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate certain deductions for annuities under the Act.
To amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 to eliminate certain deductions for annuities under the Act.

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