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Are You One of 2.8 Million Americans Who Could Benefit From the Social Security Fairness Act?
The U.S. Senate recently voted to proceed with the Social Security Fairness Act, a bipartisan bill that could expand Social Security benefits for nearly 3 million Americans. The bill passed in the House of Representatives in November and is now on its way to President Biden's desk.
Social Security Fairness Act Calls for 2024 Back Payments
The bill repealing the controversial Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset awaits President Biden's signature.
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
The Senate voted early Saturday morning to repeal two laws that prevent many public employees from receiving Social Security, a move that is expected to weigh on the overall solvency of the Social Security system.
A look at the Social Security Fairness Act’s passage out of Congress
With the passage of H.R. 82 through both chambers of Congress, many may wonder ‘When did this act originate’ and ‘how long has the push been for repealing the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) from Social Security?
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
Two long-standing rules "detested" but millions of public-sector workers for the reductions they make to Social Security benefits may soon go away at a cost of $190 billion.
Social Security Fairness Act passes Senate, set to become law
The bill, which heads to President Biden’s desk, repeals provisions that reduce benefits for thousands of public services workers in CT.
Alarm Is Being Sounded Over a Social Security Fairness Act That Critics Call Anything but ‘Fair’
Social Security analysts are sounding the alarm bells that a bill to expand social security for government employees, the so-called “Social Security Fairness Act,” is anything but “fair.”
Social Security Fairness Act passes in the Senate
Millions of retired public service workers will get a boost in their Social Security benefits. Supporters say it closes a big gap in coverage. But it comes at a steep cost.
2.8 Million Americans Could Receive Expanded Social Security Benefits in 2025. Here's How
Social Security's 2025 cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) bumped the average benefit from $1,927 per month to $1,976 per month. It's a $49 increase, but many hoped for more. Despite slowing inflation, some retirees still find it difficult to make ends meet,
Millions of people in MS to see more Social Security benefits in 2025. Here's how much
Nearly half a million retirees and thousands of others in Mississippi are set to see increases to their Social Security benefits in the new year.
Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdles with passage down to the wire
Senators advance House-passed bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
Social Security Fairness Act clears Senate procedural hurdle, on path for final passage
In a final lame-duck push, the Senate will attempt to pass legislation aimed at providing full Social Security benefits to ...
Public workers rejoice as Social Security Fairness Act promises long-awaited relief
The Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act over the weekend following Congress's approval back in November.
Police group praises bill to give public sector retirees full Social Security benefits: 'deserved and earned'
Law enforcement groups praised the passage of a bill that would restores Social Security benefits to former public sector ...
Social Security: Full List of Republicans Who Voted for Major Change
Senator Rand Paul pushed to gradually raise the retirement age for the benefits to 70, but the proposal failed.