A look at the Social Security Fairness Act’s passage out of Congress
With the passage of H.R. 82 through both chambers of Congress, many may wonder ‘When did this act originate’ and ‘how long has the push been for repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) from Social Security?
Congress passes bill to allow public workers, including teachers, to collect social security benefits
Congress has passed a bill that would allow public workers who receive a pension to also collect social security benefits.
Congress Passes Social Security Fairness Act, King Champions in Ohio
The Federal Social Security Fairness Act passed through the U.S. Senate Chamber in the final session Saturday before Congress resets next year. This act will eliminate WEP and GPO allowing
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
Two long-standing rules "detested" but millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
Ohio Democratic Sen. Sherrod Brown said during a recent floor debate that people who paid into Social Security for the required amount of time should receive their full benefits.
Every Senator Who Voted Against Social Security Increase
Only Republicans voted against the bill, which will see limitations on Social Security benefits for some 3 million Americans repealed.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Law enforcement group praises Social Security Fairness Act
Mick McHale said the bill would restore benefits to about 3 million former teachers, police and firefighters, and civil servants who also receive pension payments.
Are You One of 2.8 Million Americans Who Could Benefit From the Social Security Fairness Act?
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that could expand Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in November and is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
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Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments
should President Joe Biden sign the Social Security Fairness Act before the close of the current Congress, retirees who ...
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
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King announces Social Security Fairness Act passage
COLUMBUS — State Rep. Angie King (R-Celina) announced the passage of the Social Security Fairness Act in U.S. Congress on ...
Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
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Bill to repeal windfall elimination provision clears a key Senate hurdle
The Senate voted 73-27 to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing the way for a final vote to pass the ...