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Full Social Security Benefits Restored for Public Service Workers.

This Act eliminates two provisions that currently reduce Social Security benefits for individuals also receiving a government pension (e.g., teachers, police, firefighters). This means affected individuals will be able to receive the full Social Security benefits they earned, regardless of their separate government pension. These changes take effect starting January 2024, increasing the monthly retirement income for thousands of citizens.
Key points
Repeal of the Government Pension Offset (GPO): Individuals receiving a government pension will no longer have their Social Security spousal or survivor benefits reduced.
Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP): Social Security benefits for individuals who worked in both non-covered public service and covered private sector jobs will no longer be reduced.
Increased Retirement Income: Citizens affected by the previous rules will receive higher monthly Social Security payments, improving their financial security in retirement.
Effective Date: The amendments apply to monthly insurance benefits payable for months after December 2023.
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Print number: 118_S_597
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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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 118_S_597.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Repeal of the Government Pension Offset (GPO): Individuals receiving a government pension will no longer have their Social Security spousal or survivor benefits reduced.
  • Repeal of the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP): Social Security benefits for individuals who worked in both non-covered public service and covered private sector jobs will no longer be reduced.
  • Increased Retirement Income: Citizens affected by the previous rules will receive higher monthly Social Security payments, improving their financial security in retirement.
  • Effective Date: The amendments apply to monthly insurance benefits payable for months after December 2023.
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 2025-12-27.

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