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Ending Social Security Benefit Reductions for Public Workers

This bill aims to increase Social Security benefits for individuals who worked in public service and receive a government pension. Currently, their benefits are often reduced, but the new provisions seek to change this, potentially leading to higher payouts for many retirees.
Key points
Repeals the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provision, meaning spouses and widows/widowers of public employees will no longer have their Social Security benefits reduced due to their own government pension.
Repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), meaning individuals who worked in both public and private sectors and receive a government pension will no longer have their own Social Security benefits reduced.
The changes will apply to benefits payable starting January 2022, potentially resulting in higher monthly payments for many current and future retirees.
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Print number: 117_S_1302
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2021-04-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Social Security Fairness Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_S_1302.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-04-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeals the Government Pension Offset (GPO) provision, meaning spouses and widows/widowers of public employees will no longer have their Social Security benefits reduced due to their own government pension.
  • Repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), meaning individuals who worked in both public and private sectors and receive a government pension will no longer have their own Social Security benefits reduced.
  • The changes will apply to benefits payable starting January 2022, potentially resulting in higher monthly payments for many current and future retirees.
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 Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in Senate

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

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