Contact Congress about H.R. 671: Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act of 2023

Some low-paid workers, long-time beneficiaries, and students up to age 26 would get more Social Security support. Workers and employers would pay higher tax rates. Some earnings above the usual Social Security cap would also be taxed.

Modern Action explains what the legislation does, helps you choose whether to support, oppose, or ask for changes, and drafts a message tied to the bill, your stance, and the elected officials who can act on it.

Social Security Enhancement and Protection Act of 2023 is a House bill in Congress.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people who worked for many years at low wages and people who have received Social Security for a long time. It also affects families supporting eligible students after high school. Workers, employers, self-employed people, and people earning above the Social Security cap would pay more into the system.

Why this matters: Some people who worked for years still receive Social Security benefits near or below the poverty line. This bill could raise payments for many of them. It could also help older beneficiaries and families paying for education after high school. Those increases would come with higher payroll taxes and new taxes on some earnings above the usual cap. The final effect on Social Security’s finances, take-home pay, and different income groups would depend on future economic conditions and how the changes work together.

Key provisions in H.R. 671

• The bill raises the special minimum benefit for long-term workers with low wages. For people first eligible after 2023, the amount would use part of the 2023 poverty guideline and rise with national wages.
• Time spent caring for a young child could help a person qualify for a higher special minimum benefit. Up to five years at home with a child under age 6 could count as work years for that calculation.
• People could get an added benefit after 16 years of retirement or disability eligibility. The amount would grow each year and reach the full calculated increase after 20 years.
• Eligible full-time students could keep child benefits while attending an approved college, trade school, or other post-secondary school. Benefits could continue until age 26 under the bill’s school and attendance rules.
• Some wages above the annual Social Security earnings cap would face taxes and earn benefit credit from 2024 through 2032. The share would start at 90% in 2024, fall by 10 points each year, reach 10% in 2032, and fall to zero after 2033.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 671

What is H.R. 671?

Some low-paid workers, long-time beneficiaries, and students up to age 26 would get more Social Security support. Workers and employers would pay higher tax rates. Some earnings above the usual Social Security cap would also be taxed.

How do I support or oppose H.R. 671?

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Who should I contact about H.R. 671?

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