House Bill 82
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Social Security Fairness Act of 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jan 4, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
82
Congress
117
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
09/21/2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 372.
09/21/2022
Reported by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 117-482.
09/20/2022
Ordered to be Reported Without Recommendation by Voice Vote.
09/20/2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
09/20/2022
Assigned to the Consensus Calendar, Calendar No. 3.
09/19/2022
Subcommittee on Social Security Discharged.
07/15/2022
Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mr. Davis, Rodney.
01/04/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
01/04/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
01/04/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:32 PM