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 Socia…
VOTE BREAKDOWN
Final passage · 451 politicians tracked
348
YEA
89
NAY
1
PRESENT
13
NOT VOTING
BY PARTY
MONEY ON THIS BILL
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TRAIL AI
The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (HR 82) addresses Social Security benefit calculations for individuals with government pensions, modifying provisions related to the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset. The bill passed with 348 votes in favor and 89 opposed, with Democratic support at 206-4 and Republican support at 139-85. The legislation has been signed into law.
Based on public voting records. Does not imply causation.
TIMELINE
DATA SOURCES
Bill data: Congress.gov · 117th–119th Congress (2021–present)
Vote records: House Clerk / Senate · 2021–present
Reflects public records. Does not imply causation.