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Bill117th CongressFiled Jan 4, 2021Social Welfare
H.R. 82

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Sep 21, 2022)

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

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 2021.

What just happenedSep 21, 2022

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Davis, Rodney [R-IL-13](R-IL)Sponsor
305 cosponsors211 D94 R
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  1. Sep 21, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.

  2. Sep 21, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-482.

    Ways and Means Committee
  3. Sep 21, 2022Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-482.

    Ways and Means Committee
  4. Sep 20, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.

    Ways and Means Committee
  5. Sep 20, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Ways and Means Committee
  6. Sep 20, 2022CalendarsH12440

    Assigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 3.

    Ways and Means Committee
  7. Sep 19, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on Social Security Discharged.

    Ways and Means Committee
  8. Jul 15, 2022CalendarsH12440

    Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Davis, Rodney.

    Ways and Means Committee
  9. Jan 4, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Social Security Subcommittee
  10. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  11. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jan 4, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Reported to HouseSep 21, 20227

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

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 2021.

Introduced in HouseJan 4, 2021

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021

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 survivors' 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 2021.

Social Security Fairness Act of 2021 — Informed