Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Senators approve a bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans, with President Biden expected to sign it into law.
Senate vote sends bill boosting Social Security benefits for 15,000 Alaskans to Biden’s desk
The bill would repeal benefit reductions affecting people who spent part of their career working for an employer not participating in Social Security, like the state of Alaska.
Every Senator Who Voted Against Social Security Increase
Only Republicans voted against the bill, which will see limitations on Social Security benefits for some 3 million Americans repealed.
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.
The Windfall Elimination Provision: Protecting Social Security fairness
The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) can significantly impact your Social Security benefits if you receive a pension from a job where you didn't pay Social Security taxes. Learn how this provision works and who it affects.
Sen. Collins reacts to Social Security Fairness Act bill passage
Congress has passed a bipartisan bill that will increase social security benefits for nearly three-million public sector workers.
La. lawmakers lead effort to pass Social Security Fairness Act
State and congressional lawmakers in Louisiana helped lead the effort to get the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 across both chambers of Congress.
Alaska senators vote in favor of bill expanding Social Security benefits for Alaska’s public sector workers
Alaska’s U.S. senators voted in favor of a bill that is set to increase Social Security benefits for thousands of the state’s residents. The measure, known as the Social Security Fairness Act, passed the Senate in a 76-20 vote early Saturday and heads now to the desk of President Joe Biden, who is expected to sign it.
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.
US Congress passes law to boost Social Security benefits for public servants
A new bill on its way to President Biden's desk will boost the Social Security benefits for thousands of retired cops, firefighters, teachers and public servants in Texas.
Terry Savage: Social Security Fairness Act passes
It essentially repeals the WEP and GPO– two acronyms familiar to the nearly 3 American retirees who found their earned Social Security benefits reduced by the“ Windfall Elimination Provision” and the“ Government Pension Offset.
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More! on the windfall elimination provision and government pension offset
The motion was agreed to with 73 yeas and 27 nays which could mean higher Social Security benefits for CSRS retirees if ...
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.
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What impact will the WEP have on Social Security payments?
However, a lesser-known regulation, the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), can significantly impact the benefits ...
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Bill to repeal windfall elimination provision clears a key Senate hurdle
The Senate voted 73-27 to invoke cloture on the Social Security Fairness Act, clearing the way for a final vote to pass the ...