Opinion
COMMENTARY: Protecting Social Security from Congress
In the best of all worlds, Congress would recognize the need to fix Social Security to serve those who choose to work outside the program and the rest of us. Instead, Congress wants to dip into the dwindling trust funds to appease a vocal minority with lobbying resources.
How Social Security Bill Could Change 2025 Benefits
The House of Representatives has passed legislation that could see Social Security benefits change for millions of recipients—but it is still awaiting Senate approval. The Social Security Fairness Act was passed with considerable bipartisan support by the House on November 12,
The Social Security Fairness Act is now in the hands of the Senate. Here's what could happen next.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
The Congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits has 63 sponsors in the Senate
The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer to becoming law. The Social Security bill on Tuesday won bipartisan support in the House,
Social Security Benefits Could Be Expanded: Here's Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.
Senate urged to vote on Social Security Fairness Act ‘as swiftly as possible’
U.S. House lawmakers are calling on the Senate to bring the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 for a floor vote.
Opinion
Smith: Protecting Social Security from Congress
This legislation would create a financial incentive for mid-career workers to opt out of Social Security. This is a profoundly bad idea and comes when too many Americans wonder whether the program
Social Security Fairness Act puts retirement fate of those receiving public pensions in the Senate's hands
The retirement incomes of more than 270,000 Ohioans could be greatly impacted by the actions of the U.S. Senate over the next few weeks.
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.
Overlooked Social Security vote an example of Congress' real financial challenges
It would mean larger Social Security payments for almost 3 million recipients but will cost $194 billion and likely drain ...
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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 ...
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 ...
These teachers, firefighters, and other government workers are missing out on Social Security. This House-passed bill could help.
The House of Representatives passed a long-awaited bill on Tuesday that, if enacted, would eliminate two laws that bar many public employees from receiving Social Security benefits.  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.