To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed HouseMr. Graves of Louisiana (for himself, Ms. Spanberger, Mr. Comer, …
Passed House (inferred from eh version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
Repeals the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) that reduce Social Security benefits for workers who also receive public pensions from employment not covered by Social Security.
Who Benefits and How
Public employees (teachers, firefighters, police) who also paid into Social Security receive full benefits. Spouses and survivors of public employees get unreduced benefits. Estimated 2+ million affected workers gain increased benefits.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Social Security Trust Fund bears increased costs. General taxpayers may need to address long-term solvency.
Key Provisions
- Repeals GPO that reduces spousal/survivor benefits
- Repeals WEP that reduces worker's own benefits
- Applies to monthly benefits payable after enactment
- Restores full Social Security benefits to affected workers
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Repeals Social Security Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Restore full Social Security benefits to public employees"
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