Explanation of H.R. 82 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

Explanation of H.R. 82 - Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

This bill aims to make changes to the Social Security Act related to the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions. Here is a simplified breakdown of the key points:

Section 1: Short Title

The bill may be referred to as the "Social Security Fairness Act of 2023".

Section 2: Repeal of Government Pension Offset Provision

This section removes a specific provision (Section 202(k)(5)) from the Social Security Act related to government pension offset.

Section 3: Repeal of Windfall Elimination Provisions

This section removes specific provisions (paragraphs 7, 3, and 9) from Section 215 of the Social Security Act related to windfall elimination.

Section 4: Effective Date

The changes made by this Act will apply to Social Security benefits from December 2023 onwards. The Commissioner of Social Security will adjust insurance amounts accordingly.

Passed by the House of Representatives on November 12, 2024.

Rep. Michael Rulli

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