How the Social Security Fairness Act affects checks
The recent approval of the Social Security Fairness Act by the Senate marks a crucial step forward for retirees in the United States. This legislation, which passed with a 76-20 vote, seeks to address long-standing issues affecting the benefits of approximately 2.
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?
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.
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.
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. What is the Social Security Fairness Act?
Why US Congress restored Social Security benefits for public-sector retirees
Social Security is an earned benefit. You become eligible by paying the payroll tax during your working years, and the amount you get is geared to your wage history - with a glaring exception.
Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'
Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector workers who also receive pension payments.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Nearly 3 million Americans will receive full Social Security benefits under legislation passed in the waning hours of the current Congress and now headed to President Biden, who is expected to sign it into law.
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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 ...
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Social Security Fairness Act passes in Senate, moves towards final vote
The bill would repeal two policies that reduce or restrict Social Security benefits for retired first responders and other ...
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Schatz votes to pass bipartisan bill to provide full Social Security benefits to 100,000+ public sector workers in Hawai‘i
US Sen. Brian Schatz (D-Hawai‘i) voted to pass bipartisan legislation to ensure public sector workers nationwide – including ...
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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 ...
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WEP/GPO Repeal Has Retroactive Benefits
The passage of the Social Security Fairness Act would mean Social Security beneficiaries affected by the WEP and/or GPO will receive benefits that are no longer reduced and on top of that, are ...
Thousands of Mainers expect to see boost in Social Security under bill before President Biden
Linda Davis knew she needed to start planning for her future retirement, so she decided to meet with a financial adviser. That's when she learned she wouldn't be able to collect the full amount of ...