Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Official title: “To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.”
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Press releases by members of Congress
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3 press releases
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“Congressman Wittman cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 – now signed into law – which repealed provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.”
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Senator Alsobrooks Issues Warning To Administration: Federal Buy-Out Scheme Will Hurt Seniors
“Further, P.L. 118-273, the Social Security Fairness Act, which would provide an estimated three million retired first responders, teachers, and other public servants with an average boost of $360 in their monthly benefits, was signed into law by President Biden at the end of last year. The law’s effective date was January 2024, and as a result, SSA will not”
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Kaptur Sponsored Social Security Fairness Act Signed into Law
“Washington, DC – Today, Congresswoman Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), joined President Biden at the White House for the signing of the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 into law. This bipartisan legislation which the Congresswoman cosponsored and helped pass into law eliminates the harmful Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pensions Offset (GPO).”
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Read from 510 of 510 organizations' sites, releases since January 3, 2025, through October 7, 2026.
How it passed
The House passed it 327 to 75 on November 12, 2024, with 1 member voting Present and 29 who did not vote.
The Senate passed it 76 to 20 on December 21, 2024, with 4 senators who did not vote.
It became law on January 5, 2025.
The question on the official record: House, “On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass”. Senate, “On Passage of the Bill H.R. 82”.
| Chamber and party | Yes | No | Present | Did not vote |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| House Republicans | 136 | 71 | 1 | 12 |
| House Democrats | 191 | 4 | 0 | 17 |
| Senate Republicans | 27 | 20 | 0 | 2 |
| Senate Democrats | 46 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Senate independents | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
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