# 119-hr-559: Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act

119-hr-559, Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2025-12-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-559
- Congress: 119
- Title: Seniors in the Workforce Tax Relief Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-01-20
- Sponsor: Rep. Bacon, Don [R-NE-2] (R-NE)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Taxation
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2025-12-21

## Summary

**Would create a temporary above-the-line tax deduction for people age 65 or older that lowers adjusted gross income (AGI) by up to $25,000 for singles and $50,000 for joint filers.** It would phase out at higher incomes and expire after 2029. - Seniors 65 and older: Single filers could claim up to a $25,000 deduction. The full $25,000 applies at AGI up to $100,000 and phases to $0 by $125,000. - Couples and surviving spouses: Joint filers could claim up to $50,000. The full $50,000 applies at AGI up to $200,000 and phases to $0 by $250,000. If both spouses are 65 the joint deduction reaches the $50,000 maximum. - Filing effect: As an above-the-line deduction it reduces AGI whether or not the taxpayer itemizes. - Timing: The deduction would apply for tax years beginning after December 31, 2024 and would end for tax years beginning after December 31, 2029.

## Provisions PRIA read

- New tax deduction for seniors: benefit, high. If enacted, seniors who turn 65 by year-end could claim a new above-the-line tax deduction. Single filers could deduct up to $25,000. Married filing jointly or a qualifying surviving spouse could deduct up to $50,000. The deduction would shrink $1 for each $1 of AGI over $100,000 (single) or $200,0…

## Related bills

- 119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act
- 119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025
- 119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025
- 119-hr-5442: Inspired to Serve Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-559 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/559)

## Related
- [119-hr-9237: Take Care of America’s Veterans Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-9237)
- [119-hr-3151: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3151)
- [119-hr-4393: DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-4393)
- [119-hr-5442: Inspired to Serve Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-5442)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-2913: Ukraine Support Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2913)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-559 (as of 2025-12-21).