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S 269 — Social Security 2100 Act

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

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Summary

Social Security 2100 Act This bill increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. The bill increases the primary insurance amount (e.g., the amount a Social Security beneficiary receives if the beneficiary begins receiving benefits at normal retirement age) by increasing the percentage of the beneficiary's average indexed monthly earnings used to calculate the amount. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shall publish a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers, which the Social Security Administration (SSA) shall use to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to benefits. Currently, the SSA uses a price index for wage earners to make such adjustments. The bill increases the minimum benefit amount for individuals who worked for more than 10 years by creating an alternative minimum benefit. A qualifying beneficiary shall receive that alternative minimum if it is higher than the standard calculated benefit amount. The bill increases the income threshold that a beneficiary must reach before Social Security benefits are taxable. Increased benefits from this bill shall not count as income when determining an individual's eligibility or benefit amounts for (1) Medicaid, (2) the Children's Health Insurance Program, or (3) the Supplemental Security Income program. Income above $400,000 shall be included when calculating Social Security benefits and taxes. The bill also increases rates for the payroll and self-employment taxes that fund OASDI. The bill establishes the Social Security Trust Fund, which replaces the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.

Bill Text

How this bill changes current law

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The bill amends the Social Security Act to increase benefit percentages, adjust cost-of-living calculations, and alter income thresholds impacting Social Security benefits.

  • 42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)(A)(i)

    90 percent → 93 percent

    Increases the percentage of average indexed monthly earnings used to compute the primary insurance amount.

  • 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)

    (H) the term `Consumer Price Index' means the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor).

    Defines a new Consumer Price Index specifically for Elderly Consumers to adjust Social Security cost-of-living calculations.

  • 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(1)

    (D) the term `Consumer Price Index' means the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E, as published by the Bureau of Labor Statistics of the Department of Labor).

    Includes the CPI-E definition for pre-1979 law applications enhancing accuracy of adjustments.

  • 42 U.S.C. 415(i)(4)

    and by section 102 of the Social Security 2100 Act

    Connects future adjustments to Social Security benefits made under this bill with previous laws.

  • 42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)

    (D)(i) Effective with respect to the benefits of individuals who become eligible...after 2019, no primary insurance amount computed under subparagraph (A) may be less than the greater of...

    Establishes a minimum benefit amount for low earners based on years of work.

  • 42 U.S.C. 415(a)(1)

    (II) the term `poverty guideline for 2019' means the annual poverty guideline for 2019...

    Links minimum benefits for low earners to current poverty guidelines.

  • 26 U.S.C. 86(a)

    85 percent of the Social Security benefits received during the taxable year, or

    Removes a previous percentage cap on the inclusion of Social Security benefits in taxable income.

  • 26 U.S.C. 86(c)

    For purposes of this section, the term `base amount' means-- → Base Amount.--For purposes of this section, the term `base amount' means--

    Clarifies the definition of 'base amount' for taxing Social Security benefits.

  • 42 U.S.C. 401 note

    The amounts appropriated to the hospital insurance trust fund by subparagraph (B) shall be determined...

    Ensures the Hospital Insurance Trust Fund is held harmless against financial impacts of the bill.

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

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Frequently asked questions

What does S 269 do?
Social Security 2100 Act This bill increases various Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) benefits and related taxes. The bill increases the primary insurance amount (e.g., the amount a Social Security beneficiary receives if the beneficiary begins receiving benefits at normal retirement age) by increasing the percentage of the beneficiary's average indexed monthly earnings used to calculate the amount. The Bureau of Labor Statistics shall publish a Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers, which the Social Security Administration (SSA) shall use to calculate cost-of-living adjustments to benefits. Currently, the SSA uses a price index for wage earners to make such adjustments. The bill increases the minimum benefit amount for individuals who worked for more than 10 years by creating an alternative minimum benefit. A qualifying beneficiary shall receive that alternative minimum if it is higher than the standard calculated benefit amount. The bill increases the income threshold that a beneficiary must reach before Social Security benefits are taxable. Increased benefits from this bill shall not count as income when determining an individual's eligibility or benefit amounts for (1) Medicaid, (2) the Children's Health Insurance Program, or (3) the Supplemental Security Income program. Income above $400,000 shall be included when calculating Social Security benefits and taxes. The bill also increases rates for the payroll and self-employment taxes that fund OASDI. The bill establishes the Social Security Trust Fund, which replaces the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.
Who sponsors S 269?
S 269 is sponsored by Blumenthal, Richard (Democratic).
What is the current status of S 269?
This bill died with 116th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track S 269?
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