H.R. 7361In committeeJobs & the economy
Bill would exempt 2025 Social Security Fairness Act increases from taxes
Data as of July 13, 2026
Bill would exclude from federal taxes the 2025 Social Security benefit increases tied to the 2023 Fairness Act.35-second read · 4 questions answered below
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What does this do?
This bill would exempt from federal income tax the portion of Social Security benefits that increased due to the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, covering January through December 2025. It would not affect taxes on regular Social Security benefits people already received before that law.
Who does it affect?
Retired public sector workers, such as teachers, firefighters, and police officers, who saw Social Security benefit increases after the 2023 Fairness Act took effect.
Why does it matter?
The bill would change how much taxable income affected retirees report to the federal government for that one-year period, and it currently awaits review and a vote by the Ways and Means Committee.
Where does it stand?
- Introduced
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- House vote
- Senate
- President's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the President.
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Official title
No Tax on Restored Benefits Act
- Introduced:
- February 4, 2026
- Latest action:
- February 4, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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