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H.R. 82Became Law

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

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Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

This act repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.

The act 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 act 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 2023. 

What just happenedJan 5, 2025

Became Public Law No: 118-273.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6](R-LA)Sponsor
330 cosponsors210 D120 R
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  1. Jan 5, 2025PresidentE40000

    Became Public Law No: 118-273.

  2. Jan 5, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 118-273.

  3. Jan 5, 2025PresidentE30000

    Signed by President.

  4. Jan 5, 2025BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2024FloorE20000

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2024President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure rendered moot in Senate.

  9. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Passed Senate, under the order of 12/20/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 338.

  10. Dec 21, 2024Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 12/20/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 338.

  11. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3357) withdrawn in Senate.

    Finance Committee
  12. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Motion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 30. Record Vote Number: 337.

  13. Dec 21, 2024Floor

    Point of order that the measure violates section 311(a)(3) of the Congressional Budget Act raised in Senate.

  14. Dec 20, 2024Floor

    Motion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3357) made in Senate.

    Finance Committee
  15. Dec 20, 2024Floor

    Cloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7286)

  16. Dec 20, 2024Floor

    Considered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7285-7287, S7303-7304)

  17. Dec 19, 2024Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by motion.

  18. Dec 19, 2024Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 23. Record Vote Number: 328.

  19. Dec 19, 2024Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S7217)

  20. Dec 18, 2024Floor

    Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 27. Record Vote Number: 326.

  21. Dec 18, 2024Floor

    Motion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S7131)

  22. Dec 17, 2024CommitteeH11000

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

    Social Security Subcommittee
  23. Dec 12, 2024Floor

    Cloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6980)

  24. Dec 12, 2024Floor

    Motion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6980)

  25. Dec 11, 2024Calendars

    Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 693.

  26. Dec 10, 2024Calendars

    Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.

  27. Nov 19, 2024IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  28. Nov 12, 2024FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  29. Nov 12, 2024FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 - 75, 1 Present (Roll no. 456). (text: CR H5925)

  30. Nov 12, 2024Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 - 75, 1 Present (Roll no. 456). (text: CR H5925)

  31. Nov 12, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5944-5945)

  32. Nov 12, 2024FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  33. Nov 12, 2024FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 82.

  34. Nov 12, 2024FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5925-5931)

  35. Nov 12, 2024FloorH30300

    Mr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  36. Nov 12, 2024FloorH8D000

    UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Harris asked unanimous consent that the order of the House on November 5, 2024, with respect to H.R. 82 be vacated. Agreed to without objection.

  37. Nov 5, 2024FloorH8D000

    UNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - The Chair recongized Mr. Good (VA) for a unanimous consent request. Mr. Good (VA) asked unanimous consent that H.R. 82 be laid on the table. Without objection the unanimous consent request was agreed to.

  38. Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  39. Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  40. Jan 9, 2023IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJan 5, 202549

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

This act repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.

The act 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 act 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 2023. 

Passed HouseNov 12, 202453

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 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 2023.

Introduced in HouseJan 9, 202300

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 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 2023.