Contact Congress about H.R. 1700: Social Security Expansion Act

Many Social Security checks would go up. Some students could keep benefits longer. Higher earners and some investors would pay more to help fund the program.

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Social Security Expansion Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Latest action on H.R. 1700: Referred to the Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who get Social Security, people who will qualify later, and people with higher taxable income. Retirees, disabled workers, survivors, and long-time low-wage workers could get larger checks. Some students whose parent died or receives disability benefits could keep payments longer. Higher earners, self-employed people, investors, and some business owners could owe more tax.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it would put more Social Security money in many households while asking higher-income people to pay more. It could help older adults, disabled workers, survivors, and low-wage workers keep up with basic costs. It could also change tax bills for people with high wages, self-employment income, or investment income. The full long-term effect on Social Security and the federal budget is not settled in the bill itself.

Key provisions in H.R. 1700

• Future Social Security benefits would rise for many workers. For people eligible after 2025, the first benefit formula rate would go from 90% to 95%, and the related income level would rise by 18%.
• Current beneficiaries would also get the broad benefit increase. The Social Security Administration would have to recalculate their primary insurance amounts starting in 2026.
• Social Security cost-of-living raises would use a senior-focused price measure. The Bureau of Labor Statistics would have to publish the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers each month.
• Long-time low-wage workers would get a higher minimum benefit. It would be tied to the 2025 federal poverty guideline and rise with 11 to 30 or more years of work, up to 125% of poverty for 30 or more years.
• Some children could keep dependent benefits until age 22 if they are full-time students. This would apply to Social Security and Railroad Retirement benefits paid starting in 2026.

How Modern Action helps you take action on H.R. 1700

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Questions people ask about H.R. 1700

What is H.R. 1700?

Many Social Security checks would go up. Some students could keep benefits longer. Higher earners and some investors would pay more to help fund the program.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 1700?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 1700?

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