Congress Could Vote On Major Social Security Changes Before December 20th?

The Social Security Fairness Act aims to eliminate reductions in Social Security benefits for government workers who receive a pension, challenging existing provisions that have limited their payouts.

Through bipartisan efforts, the Social Security Fairness Act seeks to address the issues stemming from the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset, benefiting millions of retirees.

Currently, the WEP and GPO impact nearly 3 million beneficiaries, causing significant reductions in their expected Social Security payments, demonstrating a need for reform.

Despite the bill's bipartisan support, its future remains uncertain, highlighting the challenges faced when attempting to secure financial benefits for public-sector employees.

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