Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Latest action · Jan 5, 2025 Became Public Law No: 118-273.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedJan 9, 2023
- Passed HouseNov 12, 2024
- Passed SenateDec 21, 2024
- To the PresidentDec 27, 2024
- Became lawJan 5, 2025
Summary
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.
Recorded votes 5
Newest first. Open one to see how every member voted.
| Roll call | Question | Result | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Senate 338 | On Passage of the Bill H.R. 82 | Bill Passed76–20 | Dec 21, 2024 |
| Senate 337 | On the Motion (Motion to Waive All Applicable Budgetary Discipline Re: H.R. 82) | Motion Agreed to66–30 | Dec 20, 2024 |
| Senate 328 | On the Motion to Proceed H.R. 82 | Motion to Proceed Agreed to73–23 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Senate 326 | On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed H.R. 82 | Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to73–27 | Dec 18, 2024 |
| House 456 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass | Passed327–75 | Nov 12, 2024 |
Cosponsors 330
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Jan 9, 2023 to Oct 29, 2024, with 7 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-VA | Abigail Davis Spanberger | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| R-KY | James Comer | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| D-CA | John Garamendi | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| D-CA | Julia Brownley | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| R-LA | Julia Letlow | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| R-FL | Mario Diaz-Balart | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| D-CA | Mark Takano | Original | Jan 9, 2023 |
| R-NJ | Christopher H. Smith | Jan 10, 2023 | |
| R-LA | Clay Higgins | Jan 10, 2023 | |
| R-LA | Mike Johnson | Jan 10, 2023 | |
| D-NC | Alma S. Adams | Jan 12, 2023 | |
| D-CA | Ami Bera | Jan 12, 2023 | |
| R-MN | Brad Finstad | Jan 12, 2023 | |
| D-CA | Brad Sherman | Jan 12, 2023 | |
| D-ME | Chellie Pingree | Jan 12, 2023 |
Actions 36
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jan 5, 2025Became Public Law No: 118-273.
- Jan 5, 2025Signed by President.
- Dec 27, 2024Presented to President.
- Dec 21, 2024Cloture motion on the measure rendered moot in Senate.
- Dec 21, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Amendments 14
Amendments offered to this bill.
| Amendment | Description | Offered by | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| SA 3331 | To delay the repeal of the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions until additional changes are made to offset any negative impacts on the actuarial balance of the Social Security Trust Funds. | Mike Crapo R-ID | Amendment SA 3331, under the order of 12/20/2024, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, n |
| SA 3335 | No description on file | Chuck Grassley R-IA | — |
| SA 3336 | No description on file | Ted Cruz R-TX | — |
| SA 3346 | To adjust the normal and early retirement ages for Social Security benefits and increase the maximum age for delayed retirement credits. | Rand Paul R-KY | Amendment SA 3346, under the order of 12/20/2024, not having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, n |
| SA 3347 | No description on file | Rand Paul R-KY | — |
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HRES 1410 | Providing for the consideration of the bill (H.R. 82) to amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. | Related bill | Nov 15, 2024 |
| S 2280 | Social Security 2100 Act | Related bill | Jul 12, 2023 |
| HR 4583 | Social Security 2100 Act | Related bill | Dec 17, 2024 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 4
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- —Enrolled Bill
- Dec 11, 2024Placed on Calendar Senate
- Nov 12, 2024Engrossed in House
- Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
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