La. lawmakers lead effort to pass Social Security Fairness Act
State and congressional lawmakers in Louisiana helped lead the effort to get the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 across both chambers of Congress.
Social Security Fairness Act clears key Senate hurdles with passage down to the wire
Senators advance House-passed bill to expand Social Security benefits to millions of Americans with public pensions.
Senate schedules vote on bill to end Social Security penalty on teachers, police
Nearly 100,000 Louisiana government retirees would benefit from the elimination of the Social Security penalty on government retirees like teachers.
A look at the Social Security Fairness Act’s passage out of Congress
Graves is a co-sponsor of H.R. 82, commonly known as the “Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.” Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy (R) said in 1993 former President Bill Clinton and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich balanced the federal budget by arguing ...
Social Security Fairness Act passes final Senate vote, headed to White House
WASHINGTON, D.C. (KALB) - The United States Senate officially voted to pass H.R. 82, known as the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), by a vote of 76 Yeas to 20 Nays on Friday, December 20.
Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits for millions, but policies still cause hardship
"In essence, this money has been stolen from all of us for all these years," said an 84-year-old woman whose late husband's Social Security benefits were slashed. "It's not fair."
Bill Allows Firefighters, Police to Receive Social Security Benefits
The Windfall Elimination Provision reduced the Social Security benefits paid firefighters and police who received pension benefits.
Millions of people may get expanded Social Security benefits
Nearly 3 million people could receive a boost in Social Security payments under legislation that's set for a final vote in the Senate.
Senate Votes on Social Security Fairness Act — What to Know
Millions of workers could see increased benefits if the bill passes the Senate after receiving bipartisan support in the House.
Senate approves bill to expand Social Security to millions of Americans
Legislation now headed to President Biden's desk comes with the Social Security Administration staffed at a 50-year low.
Law enforcement group praises Social Security Fairness Act
Mick McHale said the bill would restore benefits to about 3 million former teachers, police and firefighters, and civil servants who also receive pension payments.
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Millions could see social security boost under new legislation
Millions of Social Security recipients, including many in Acadiana, may soon see a boost in their payments under new ...
Breaking: Senate passes bill to repeal Social Security penalty on teachers, police
The Social Security Fairness act will repeal the penalties on police, teachers and other government retirees and spouses.
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Social Security Fairness Act could restore benefits, but policies still cause hardship
Bipartisan support for the Social Security Fairness Act The Social Security Fairness ... Garret Graves, a Republican from Louisiana who spearheaded the bill, said, "People should ...