Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2025-01-31T17:27:48Z

Explore the details of House Bill 82 Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/31/2025, 5:27 PM

Summary of Bill HR 82

Bill 118 hr 82, also known as the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, aims to address issues related to Social Security benefits for certain individuals. The bill specifically targets the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which can reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive pensions from non-covered employment.

The WEP affects individuals who have worked in jobs not covered by Social Security, such as certain state and local government employees. Under current law, these individuals may see a reduction in their Social Security benefits due to the WEP. The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 seeks to provide relief to these individuals by modifying the WEP calculation to ensure that their benefits are not unfairly reduced.

Similarly, the GPO affects individuals who receive pensions from government employment not covered by Social Security, such as teachers and public employees. The GPO can reduce or eliminate spousal or survivor benefits for these individuals. The bill aims to address this issue by adjusting the GPO calculation to provide more equitable treatment for affected individuals. Overall, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 seeks to ensure that individuals who have worked in non-covered employment are not unfairly penalized when it comes to receiving Social Security benefits. By addressing the WEP and GPO provisions, the bill aims to provide greater financial security for these individuals in retirement.

Congressional Summary of HR 82

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

This bill repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.

The bill eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own.

The bill also eliminates the windfall elimination provision, which in some instances reduces Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer that did not withhold Social Security taxes.

These changes are effective for benefits payable after December 2023.

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Current Status of Bill HR 82

Bill HR 82 is currently in the status of Became Public Law since January 5, 2025. Bill HR 82 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 9, 2023. Bill HR 82's most recent activity was Became Public Law No: 118-273. as of January 5, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 82

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

1320

Democrat Cosponsors

840

Republican Cosponsors

480

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 82

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management

- Social security and elderly assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 82

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Comments

Damon Nixon

617

1 year ago

I think this bill is a step in the right direction for fixing the unfairness in the Social Security system. It's about time that we address the issues that have been plaguing our seniors for far too long. This bill will help ensure that everyone receives the benefits they deserve, regardless of their work history. It's time to put an end to the discrimination and provide equal treatment for all. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for disabled individuals to receive fair benefits as well? #HRBill82 #SocialSecurityFairnessAct2023 #EqualityForAll

Jahmir McLean

624

1 year ago

This bill is a joke! It's like they're trying to make things harder for us hardworking folks. Can't believe they're even considering passing this garbage. It's gonna mess everything up for me and my family. Just ridiculous.

Dominic Carson

490

1 year ago

This bill, HR Bill 82, is just another example of the government trying to meddle in our lives. It's supposed to be about fairness, but all it does is create more confusion and bureaucracy. Why can't they just leave things alone? It's like they're always looking for ways to make things more complicated. I don't see how this is going to help anyone, especially not me. It's just another way for them to control us and make us dependent on the system. I'm not buying it.

Anderson Thornton

574

1 year ago

I'm all for this new bill, it's gonna help us old folks out big time! Can't wait to see how it plays out in the long run.

Carla Perez

596

1 year ago

I am concerned about this bill because it may negatively impact my retirement plans. It seems unfair that some individuals may receive reduced Social Security benefits due to changes in the calculation formula. I hope there can be further discussion and revisions to ensure fairness for all individuals relying on Social Security in the future.

Tucker Wall

661

1 year ago

I don't really understand this new bill about social security, but it sounds like just another way for the government to meddle in our lives. I'll have to look into it more, but I'm not too thrilled about it. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for expanding benefits for certain groups of individuals?

Caspian Gibbons

637

1 year ago

I can't believe this new bill is trying to mess with my social security benefits! It's not fair that they want to change the rules on us hardworking Americans. How is this going to affect me and my family? Who is really benefiting from this? #HRBill82 #SocialSecurityFairnessAct2023

Raul Allred

558

1 year ago

This bill is good for me cuz it helps fix the unfairness in Social Security for some workers. But who really benefits from this bill?

Quentin Long

529

1 year ago

This bill is gonna make a big difference for folks like me who have been screwed over by the current social security system. It's about time they fix this mess and give us the benefits we deserve. I'm sick of waiting around for something to change, and this bill is finally gonna make it happen. I can't wait to see the impact it has on my future retirement. Did you know that this bill also includes provisions for disabled individuals to receive fair benefits?