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The House just voted 'yes' on a bill that would increase Social Security checks for some pensioners
Certain rules that reduce pensioners' Social Security benefits have been in place for decades. Some Washington lawmakers are voting to change that.
These teachers, firefighters, and other government workers are missing out on Social Security. This House-passed bill could help.
Millions of public-sector workers are affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
Social Security Update: Republicans Reverse Course on Expansion Bill
If passed, it would mean those impacted by the windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO) could see higher monthly benefits.
House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.
The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.
House approves bill to bolster Social Security benefits for millions of public service workers
A bill intended to provide enhanced Social Security benefits for public service workers was approved by the House on Tuesday.
House passes bill to eliminate Social Security penalty on teachers, police firefighters
Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, including 90,000 in Louisiana.
Social Security Fairness Act passes House, heads to Senate. See Louisiana leaders’ reactions
The House passed House Resolution 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, on Tuesday, Nov. 12. H.R. 82 aims to eliminate two provisions in the United States, including the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
Opinion
Editorial: The shameful effort to scuttle Social Security bill
Gridlock in Washington has many Americans used to the idea that Congress can’t get anything done quickly. But on election night, in just seven short minutes, two members of the
Goodbye to higher Social Security Benefits: the blocked bill that could have helped millions
Republican lawmakers block Social Security reform bill that could have increased benefits for millions, sparking debate over funding and political strategy
Social Security Benefits Expanded Result: Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering benefits.
Social Security Benefits Could Be Expanded: Here's Who's Impacted
A bipartisan bill called the Social Security Fairness Act has the approval necessary to reverse two provisions lowering ...
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House resurrects, passes Social Security reforms championed by Spanberger
Good, in a response dated two days later, cited both his concerns about the legislation's effect on the solvency of the ...
What is the proposed Social Security Expansion Act?
The House of Representatives is set to approve a bill next week related to Social Security to ensure benefits for workers who ...
Where you retire could affect your tax bill. Here's how.
Alabama will tax retirement income from 401(k) plans and IRAs. However, the state doesn't tax Social Security retirement ...