Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018

Bill 115 hr 6124, also known as the Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018, is a piece of legislation that aims to address the issue of Social Security benefits for Native Americans living on tribal lands. The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on June 19, 2018 by Representative Tom O'Halleran from Arizona.

The main purpose of the bill is to ensure that Native Americans who live and work on tribal lands are able to receive their full Social Security benefits without any reductions or penalties. Currently, many Native Americans who work on tribal lands are subject to a provision known as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), which can result in a reduction of their Social Security benefits.

The Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 seeks to exempt Native Americans who work on tribal lands from the WEP, allowing them to receive their full Social Security benefits. The bill also includes provisions to ensure that Native Americans are able to access the benefits they are entitled to, regardless of where they live or work. Overall, the Tribal Social Security Fairness Act of 2018 aims to address the inequities faced by Native Americans in accessing their Social Security benefits and ensure that they are able to receive the full benefits they have earned. The bill has received bipartisan support and is currently pending further action in the House of Representatives.