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Ending Social Security Benefit Reductions for Public Workers

This bill aims to eliminate provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for individuals receiving pensions from public sector employment. As a result, public retirees may receive the full Social Security benefits they earned, potentially increasing their retirement income.
Key points
Repeals the "Government Pension Offset" (GPO), which reduced Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive a government pension from work not covered by Social Security.
Repeals the "Windfall Elimination Provision" (WEP), which reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who worked both in jobs covered by Social Security and in jobs not covered by Social Security (e.g., some public sector jobs).
The changes will apply to monthly insurance benefits payable for months after December 2021, potentially leading to higher payments for eligible individuals.
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Print number: 117_HR_82
Sponsor: Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13]
Process start date: 2021-01-04
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_82.

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 2021-01-04.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals the "Government Pension Offset" (GPO), which reduced Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive a government pension from work not covered by Social Security.
  • Repeals the "Windfall Elimination Provision" (WEP), which reduced Social Security benefits for individuals who worked both in jobs covered by Social Security and in jobs not covered by Social Security (e.g., some public sector jobs).
  • The changes will apply to monthly insurance benefits payable for months after December 2021, potentially leading to higher payments for eligible individuals.
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: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.

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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