Social Security Fairness Act
Could the Social Security Fairness Act still pass?
Despite the move by the Freedom Caucus leaders, the House is expected to try to pass H.R.82 – Social Security Fairness Act of 2023. What is the Social Security Fairness Act? This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits…
“Political Intrigue” Sidelines WEP-GPO Bill…For Now, Anyway.
The House Bill to repeal the longstanding and much-aligned Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) Social Security rules appeared headed to a forced floor vote, at least until yesterday. In a procedural move described as “unusual,” outgoing…
Congressional Subcommittee field hearing focuses on WEP & GPO
Friday’s Congressional Subcommittee led by U.S. Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH) offered public sector workers an opportunity to express their concerns with Social Security’s Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). The hearing led off with comments from a…