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119-hr-8405119th CongressWALLET

Railroad Retirement Fairness Act

Sponsored By: Representative Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

Introduced

Summary

Removes a deduction from Railroad Retirement annuities. This bill would amend the Railroad Retirement Act of 1974 by striking subsection (f)(6) of 45 U.S.C. 231a, eliminating the specific deduction that applies to annuity payments under that law.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 0 benefits, 1 costs, 0 mixed.

Higher taxes for railroad retirees

If enacted, you would no longer be able to claim the special tax deduction for Railroad Retirement annuities. That would raise your taxable income and would likely increase the taxes you pay. This change only affects annuities paid under the Railroad Retirement Act. The bill text does not specify an effective date.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Deluzio, Christopher R. [D-PA-17]

PA • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Nehls, Troy E. [R-TX-22]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 4/21/2026

  • Rep. Elfreth, Sarah [D-MD-3]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 5/19/2026

  • Rep. Kennedy, Timothy M. [D-NY-26]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 6/15/2026

  • Rep. Lynch, Stephen F. [D-MA-8]

    MA • D

    Sponsored 7/6/2026

Roll Call Votes

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