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Equal Treatment for Public Pensions: Social Security Benefit Changes

This act aims to change how Social Security benefits are calculated for individuals who worked in both public (non-covered) and private sectors. It introduces new rules to ensure fairer benefits by eliminating previous reductions for these individuals. Additionally, it provides extra monthly payments for some current retirees and improves earnings reporting.
Key points
Replaces the Windfall Elimination Provision with a new formula to equalize benefits for individuals with non-covered employment.
Introduces an additional monthly payment of $100 for certain current retirees whose benefits were reduced by the old provision.
Improves the reporting of non-covered earnings on Social Security account statements for greater transparency.
Mandates a study on partnering with state and local pension systems to enhance data collection on non-covered pensions.
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Print number: 117_HR_5834
Sponsor: Rep. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8]
Process start date: 2021-11-03
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_5834.

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 2021-11-03.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Replaces the Windfall Elimination Provision with a new formula to equalize benefits for individuals with non-covered employment.
  • Introduces an additional monthly payment of $100 for certain current retirees whose benefits were reduced by the old provision.
  • Improves the reporting of non-covered earnings on Social Security account statements for greater transparency.
  • Mandates a study on partnering with state and local pension systems to enhance data collection on non-covered pensions.
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. Brady, Kevin [R-TX-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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