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Social Security Benefit Changes: Ending Reductions for Public Workers.

This bill aims to eliminate provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals receiving government pensions. This means retirees who have worked in both public and private sectors could receive higher benefits, impacting their personal finances.
Key points
Ends the Government Pension Offset, which reduces Social Security benefits for those with government pensions.
Repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision, which reduces benefits for those who did not pay Social Security taxes on all earnings.
Potentially higher retirement benefits for individuals with mixed public and private sector work histories.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1367
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Process start date: 2022-09-19
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1367.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-19.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ends the Government Pension Offset, which reduces Social Security benefits for those with government pensions.
  • Repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision, which reduces benefits for those who did not pay Social Security taxes on all earnings.
  • Potentially higher retirement benefits for individuals with mixed public and private sector work histories.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Rules.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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