Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments
The bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
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?
The Windfall Elimination Provision: Protecting Social Security fairness
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) can significantly impact your Social Security benefits if you receive a pension from a job where you didn't pay Social Security taxes. Learn how this provision works and who it affects.
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 Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
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
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.
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.
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
The motion was agreed to with 73 yeas and 27 nays which could mean higher Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees if ...
Social Security: What To Expect in 2025
Social Security recipients will see changes to their entitlements in the New Year, with the maximum benefit for 2025 at ...
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Social Security boosted for millions in 2025
The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill in the final days of 2024 that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ...
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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 ...
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.