Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system.
Terry Savage: Social Security Fairness Act passes
It essentially repeals the WEP and GPO– two acronyms familiar to the nearly 3 American retirees who found their earned Social Security benefits reduced by the“ Windfall Elimination Provision” and the“ Government Pension Offset.
Social Security Fairness Act passes Senate, set to become law
The bill, which heads to President Biden’s desk, repeals provisions that reduce benefits for thousands of public services workers in CT.
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act, but at what cost?
The bill now heads to President Biden's desk, but supporters and critics alike worry about how it will be funded.
Senate Votes on Social Security Fairness Act — What to Know
Millions of workers could see increased benefits if the bill passes the Senate after receiving bipartisan support in the House.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Senate passes Social Security benefits boost for many public service retirees
Advocates say the Social Security Fairness Act rights a decades-old disparity, though it will also further strain Social Security Trust Funds at a time when the program is approaching insolvency.
US Senate passes bill to avert shutdown and boosts social security
The U.S. Congress passed spending legislation early on Saturday (December 21) in a down-to-the wire burst of activity that will avert a destabilizing government shutdown ahead of the busy holiday travel season.
Bill to Increase Social Security Benefits for Some Retired Federal Workers Nears Approval
Key Takeaways The Social Security Fairness Act, passed Saturday by the Senate, would end rules that reduce benefits for retired federal workers who get other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government or disability,
Senate passes bill that could give thousands in California bigger Social Security benefits
Hundreds of thousands of Californians could get additional benefits from Social Security under legislation passed by the Senate last week. Among those who could get help are teachers, firefighters, state,
Social Security benefits boosted for millions in bill headed to Biden’s desk
The U.S. Senate approved a broadly bipartisan bill that would increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans with pensions by ending two of the program’s policies in place for decades — the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset.
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