House passes legislation to end Windfall Elimination Act and Government Pension Offset
Team’s reporting on the millions of Americans who rely on benefits from the Social Security Administration to make ends meet.
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House passes a bill eliminating tax provisions that harm some federal retirees
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed, 327-75, legislation that would repeal Social Security’s windfall elimination ...
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Legislation to eliminate WEP and GPO clears the House
After the House passed the Social Security Fairness Act in a vote of 327 to 75, the legislation is now facing its next hurdle: passage in the Senate.
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Landgraf offers legislative update to retired teachers
House Bill 82 recently passed the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote removes the Windfall Elimination provision and the Government Pension Offset. The two provisions have reduced, and in ...
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What is Social Security Fairness Act? Who voted for and against it, road ahead
The bill seeks to eliminate two long-standing provisions — the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government ...
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A surprise move killed a Social Security bill sought by Louisiana public employees. What's next?
On election night, two lawmakers quietly killed a U.S House bill to restore Social Security benefits to many public employees ...
The Social Security Fairness Act explained
After years of workers not receiving their full Social Security benefits, Congress is voting whether to remove two key ...
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U.S. House OKs bill that would boost Social Security benefits for thousands of Alaskans who have worked in public sector
Alaska Rep. Mary Peltola was one of 325 U.S. House members to vote in favor of the Social Security Fairness Act.
Advocacy efforts for the Social Security Fairness Act Repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) Pays Off
“The advocacy efforts by ACA and all the groups representing individuals affected, and by our members and supporters, paid off. The support for HR.82 was bi-partisan, and that is a great success and a ...
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US House approves repeal of provisions that docked Social Security for 90,000 Louisiana workers
The legislation would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset sections of the Social ...
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Where Is the WEP’s Effect Most Pronounced?
The effect of the Windfall Elimination Provision on Social Security beneficiaries is most pronounced in northeastern, central, and western states, reports the Congressional Research Service.