Social Security, Louisiana

US House approves repeal of provisions that docked Social Security for 90,000 Louisiana workers
The legislation would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset sections of the Social Security law that curb the benefits for about 2.8 million public employees nationwide,
U.S. House passes Social Security Fairness Act
The U.S. House has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill co-authored by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy.
Social Security Fairness Act passes House, heads to Senate. See Louisiana leaders’ reactions
The House passed House Resolution 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, on Tuesday, Nov. 12. H.R. 82 aims to eliminate two provisions in the United States, including the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
House passes bill to eliminate Social Security penalty on teachers, police firefighters
Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, including 90,000 in Louisiana.
These teachers, firefighters, and other government workers are missing out on Social Security. This House-passed bill could help.
Millions of public-sector workers are affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
House pushes bill to expand Social Security benefits. Here's what to know.
The House is expected to try to pass a Social Security-related bill this week to ensure benefits for workers who are also eligible for other pensions, despite a surprise move by hard-right Freedom Caucus leaders to derail the effort.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act and who would it affect? Does it have a chance to pass?
The Social Security Fairness Act received a setback last week. However, lawmakers in the House are expected to move forward this week on the legislation.
Fact Check: Did Republicans Just Introduce Bill to Reduce Social Security?
While Americans have been paying into the system for years, the Social Security Administration is scheduled to run out of money as early as 2035.
House passes a bill eliminating tax provisions that harm some federal retirees
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed, 327-75, legislation that would repeal Social Security’s windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO) — tax provisions that negatively impact some federal retirees’ annuity benefits.
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A surprise move killed a Social Security bill sought by Louisiana public employees. What's next?
On election night, two lawmakers quietly killed a U.S House bill to restore Social Security benefits to many public employees ...
Full List of Republicans Who Voted Against New Social Security Benefits
The House of Representatives voted to increase Social Security benefits for millions of Americans this week with a bipartisan ...
‘Social Security Fairness Act’ heads to U.S. Senate after resounding House floor vote
The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 82, commonly known as the “Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.” ...
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House approves Social Security Fairness Act
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill that would expand Social Security for many public servants. “Mr. Speaker, it’s been 40 years,” Rep. Garret Graves, ...