H.R. 82 · 118th Congress
Repeal Social Security offsets for public workers
Social Security Fairness Act
What it does
Repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, restoring full Social Security benefits to about 2.8 million teachers, firefighters, police officers and other public retirees.
Outcome
Signed into law on January 5, 2025.
The test
| Pillar | Question | Answer | Why |
|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Who gets the money or the tax break? | Helps Americans | About $196 billion over ten years paid to public-sector retirees. |
| Consensus | Where reliable polling exists, do most Americans across parties support or oppose it? | Helps Americans | Broad bipartisan public support in 2024 polling. |
Votes counted: House 327–75 on Nov 12, 2024 · Senate 76–20 on Dec 21, 2024. Each member's page shows how they voted.