The Social Security Fairness Act is now in the hands of the Senate. Here's what could happen next.
The Social Security Fairness Act, which would increase benefits for 2.8 million retirees, has bipartisan support but time running out.
What to know about the congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
Both provisions would be repealed by the bill, thereby increasing Social Security payments for many. The budgetary effect of the legislation is considerable, adding an estimated $195 billion to federal deficits over 10 years, according to the Congressional Budget Office.
No, Republicans Did Not Introduce a Bill to Cut Social Security Payments
“Here we go… The Republicans in the House introduced a bill yesterday to reduce Social Security payments to anyone receiving a military pension,” reads one post. “Ummm, so House Republicans just laid a bill on the table to reduce social security payments for Americans who receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer,” says another.
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.
Social Security Fairness Act: Bill to raise benefits for some passes House
A Social Security-related bill with bipartisan support would expand benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions.
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.
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.
Bipartisan House Vote Approves Social Security Fairness Act
Would provide long overdue fairness to police officers, firefighters, educators and government employees who start second careers before or during retirement.
Fact Check: Did Republicans Just Introduce Bill to Reduce Social Security?
While Americans have been paying into the system for years, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to run out of money as early as 2035.
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What to know about congressional push to expand some Social Security benefits
The Social Security bill on Tuesday won bipartisan support in the House, 327-75, in what is now the lame-duck period ...