New Jersey 2024-2025 Regular Session

New Jersey Senate Bill SR110

Introduced

9/19/24

Refer

9/19/24

Caption

Urges Congress and President enact "Social Security Fairness Act."

Impact

By repealing the GPO and WEP, the proposed 'Social Security Fairness Act' would allow affected individuals to reclaim benefits that they have earned yet are unfairly reduced or eliminated. Under current laws, many public employees who have dedicated their careers to public service experience financial penalties that may lead to premature retirement and discourage qualified candidates from pursuing careers in government service. The repeal of the GPO alone is presented as potentially allowing hundreds of New Jersey retirees to receive their full Social Security benefits, which significantly impacts their overall financial stability.

Summary

Senate Resolution No. 110 urges Congress and the President of the United States to enact the 'Social Security Fairness Act', which aims to repeal two punitive provisions of the Social Security Act: the government pension offset (GPO) and the windfall elimination provision (WEP). These provisions adversely affect the Social Security benefits of certain public sector employees, notably law enforcement officers and firefighters, who do not participate in Social Security due to their employment conditions. This resolution highlights the significant reliance of many older Americans on Social Security, with many beneficiaries depending on it as a major component of their income.

Contention

Debate surrounding the resolution lies in the implications of public pensions and the fairness of Social Security offsets. Some stakeholders may argue against federal intervention on the grounds of budgetary constraints or differing state-level policies regarding pension systems. However, proponents insist that the detrimental effects of the GPO and WEP on public servants are unjust and warrant immediate legislative action. The outcome of such an act could redefine how social security benefits are allocated among various sectors and highlight a need for policy reform in how public service careers are financially supported.

Latest SR110 Activity

Companion Bills

NJ AR145

Same As Urges Congress and President enact "Social Security Fairness Act."

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