President Joe Biden may soon sign into law the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill that would eliminate restrictions on Social Security benefits paid to millions of American workers.
Why It Matters
The bill was sent to Biden's desk on Friday after passing in the Senate earlier this month. The bipartisan bill passed with significant support—76 senators of both parties voted in favor of the legislation, while 20 Republican critics of the bill voted against it.
If the bill becomes law, it would increase Social Security benefit payments to many police officers, firefighters, teachers, government workers and their family members.
What Is the Social Security Fairness Act?
The Social Security Fairness Act would eliminate two provisions that restrict benefits and apply to around 2.8 million Americans: the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset.
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Will Joe Biden Sign the Social Security Fairness Act? Here's What We Know
- by: Aila Slisco
- 01.01.25
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News Week
- 01/06/2025
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