Number:        118-11   
Date:             November 13, 2024

House Passes H.R. 82, the
“Social Security Fairness Act of 2023”

On November 12, 2024, the House passed H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, by roll call vote, 327-75, under suspension of the rules. The bill now moves to the Senate for consideration. The Senate companion bill, S. 597, is pending in the Committee on Finance.

H.R. 82, as passed by the House, would:

• repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) provision, both of which can reduce Social Security benefits when someone receives a pension based on work that was not covered by Social Security; and

• apply with respect to benefits payable for months after December 2023.