Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions ... - CBS News
Dec 21, 2024 · Senators voted 76-20 for the Social Security Fairness Act, which would eliminate two federal policies that prevent nearly 3 million people, including police officers, firefighters, postal workers ...
Social Security Fairness Act awaits Biden's approval
3 days ago · On Saturday, the Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act, following approval by the House. The legislation, which would eliminate the longstanding Windfall Elimination Provision and ...
Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdles with ... - CBS News
Dec 18, 2024 · Senators on Wednesday voted 73-27 to approve a motion to move forward with consideration of the Social Security Fairness Act, and then on Thursday voted 73-23 to proceed to the bill, with both ...
Congress passed the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of …
4 days ago · The 76-20 vote on the Social Security Fairness Act eliminated two provisions of current law: the Windfall Elimination Provision, or WEP, and the Government Pension Offset, or GPO. Most Read from ...
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits for ... - CBS News
Dec 21, 2024 · The Social Security Fairness Act, one of the most bipartisan bills in Congress this session, aims to repeal WEP and GPO. The House voted to pass the legislation Nov. 12, and the Senate approved...
Senate passes Social Security Fairness Act | CNN Business
Dec 21, 2024 · The US Senate passed a bipartisan bill early Saturday to increase Social Security benefits for close to 3 million federal, state and local public sector workers, which includes firemen, policemen ...
What to know about the Social Security Benefits Fairness Act | AP News
Nov 16, 2024 · WASHINGTON (AP) — The House has passed legislation that would provide full Social Security benefits to millions of people, pushing it one step closer to becoming law. The Social Security bill on Tuesday won bipartisan support in the House, 327-75, in what is now the lame-duck period for Congress.
Senate begins final push for Social Security Fairness Act | AP News
Dec 12, 2024 · Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said Thursday he would begin the process for a final vote on the bill, known as the Social Security Fairness Act, which would eliminate policies that currently limit Social Security payouts for roughly 2.8 million people.
Social Security Fairness Act clears Senate procedural hurdle ... - ABC News
Dec 17, 2024 · The Social Security Fairness Act cleared a key procedural hurdle Wednesday, soaring past the 60 votes it needs to advance by a vote of 73-27.
Whitehouse Cheers Passage of Social Security Fairness Act
4 days ago · Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) today applauded passage of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation he cosponsored to eliminate two policies that have reduced Social Security benefits for public service employees. The Senate passed the Social Security Fairness Act early Saturday morning, sending the legislation to the President’s desk. “Retired teachers ...