HR. 1700In Committee
Social Security Expansion Act
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Increase Social Security benefits and payroll tax coverage while changing cost-of-living adjustments, student survivor benefits, and trust fund structure
Key points
- Modify cost of living adjustments
- Increase Social Security benefits
- Extend payroll taxes above $250000
- Combine Social Security trust funds
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-27 — Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.
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