
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023
Policy Area: Social Welfare
Sponsor: Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] (R-LA)
Latest Action (2025-01-05): Became Public Law No: 118-273.
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023This act repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.The act eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own.The act 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 2023.
Subjects: Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management, Social security and elderly assistance
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How members voted on HR82. 5796 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.
| Member | Date | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Pete Aguilar (D-California) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mark Alford (R-Missouri) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Yassamin Ansari (D-Arizona) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Julia Brownley (D-California) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ami Bera (D-California) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brian Babin (R-Texas) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Mike Bost (R-Illinois) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James R. Baird (R-Indiana) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Aaron Bean (R-Florida) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Becca Balint (D-Vermont) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Barrett (R-Michigan) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Michael Baumgartner (R-Washington) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Nicholas J. Begich (R-Alaska) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Wesley Bell (D-Missouri) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Sheri Biggs (R-South Carolina) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Janelle S. Bynum (D-Oregon) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Robert P. Bresnahan (R-Pennsylvania) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Ken Calvert (R-California) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Kat Cammack (R-Florida) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| John R. Carter (R-Texas) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) | 2025-02-24 | 2/3 Yea-And-Nay | Yea | Passed |
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HR82 is the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] (R-LA). Social Security Fairness Act of 2023This act repeals provisions that reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who receive other benefits, such as a pension from a state or local government.The act eliminates the government pension offset, which in various instances reduces Social Security benefits for spouses, widows, and widowers who also receive government pensions of their own.The act 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 2023.
HR82 was sponsored by Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] (R-LA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2025-01-05, HR82 Became Public Law No: 118-273..
HR82 has had 5 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2024-12-21 — On Passage of the Bill H.R. 82 (Bill Passed (76-20, 3/5 majority required)).
HR82 is categorized under "Social Welfare." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-social-welfare/.
Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.