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US Federal House Bill HR1410
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US Federal 2023-2024 Regular Session

US Federal House Bill HR1410

Introduced
8/6/24  

Caption

Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Impact

If enacted, H.R. 1410 could significantly impact retirees, especially those who have spent a portion of their careers in government positions. The repeal of the GPO and WEP would mean that eligible retirees could receive full Social Security benefits without reductions due to their government pensions. This change would provide much-needed financial relief to many individuals who have been receiving lower benefits than they would otherwise be entitled to, thereby positively affecting their retirement income.

Summary

H.R. 1410 is a resolution aimed at facilitating the consideration of another bill, H.R. 82, which seeks to amend title II of the Social Security Act. Specifically, the bill proposes the repeal of both the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP). These provisions currently affect the Social Security benefits of individuals who have also received pensions from government jobs where they did not pay Social Security taxes. The intent behind repealing these provisions is to restore financial benefits to retired government employees who are adversely affected under the current system.

Contention

As with many pieces of legislation, there may be points of contention surrounding H.R. 1410. Supporters argue that repealing the GPO and WEP is a matter of fairness and equity, asserting that individuals who have contributed to Social Security throughout their careers deserve the full benefits without penalties for having also earned a government pension. Conversely, some opponents may express concerns about the financial implications of these repeals on the Social Security system, potentially arguing that such changes could create greater strain on the fund and affect its sustainability in the long term.

Companion Bills

US HB82

Related 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.

US HR82

Related Expressing the sense of Congress regarding the need to designate Nigeria a Country of Particular Concern for engaging in and tolerating systematic, ongoing, and egregious violations of religious freedom, the need to appoint a Special Envoy for Nigeria and the Lake Chad region, and for other purposes.

US HR1364

Related Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Previously Filed As

US HB82

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.

US HR953

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US HR436

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US HR665

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US HR278

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