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Social Security Changes: Higher Benefits and Student Support

This act modifies the Social Security system, increasing minimum benefits for low earners and adding benefits for long-term beneficiaries. It also extends eligibility for benefits for post-secondary students up to age 26. The method of taxing income above a certain threshold is also changed.
Key points
Increased minimum benefits for individuals who worked for many years but had low earnings.
Additional benefits for individuals who have been receiving Social Security benefits for at least 16 years.
Eligibility for child benefits extended for full-time post-secondary students up to age 26.
Changes to how taxes are calculated on wages and self-employment income above a certain threshold, gradually reducing the taxation of this portion of income to zero after 2031.
Increase in employment tax rates for Social Security starting in 2022.
Benefit increases from this act will not affect eligibility for other federal means-tested programs.
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Print number: 117_HR_5050
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4]
Process start date: 2021-08-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5050.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-08-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased minimum benefits for individuals who worked for many years but had low earnings.
  • Additional benefits for individuals who have been receiving Social Security benefits for at least 16 years.
  • Eligibility for child benefits extended for full-time post-secondary students up to age 26.
  • Changes to how taxes are calculated on wages and self-employment income above a certain threshold, gradually reducing the taxation of this portion of income to zero after 2031.
  • Increase in employment tax rates for Social Security starting in 2022.
  • Benefit increases from this act will not affect eligibility for other federal means-tested programs.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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