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HR82
Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

5
Roll Calls
67
Yea (latest vote)
19
Nay (latest vote)
Both Chambers
2024-11-12 – 2024-12-21

About HR82

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.

Summary

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

Who Voted How on HR82

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Vote Breakdown — HR82

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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Frequently Asked

What is HR82?

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. 

Who sponsored HR82?

HR82 was sponsored by Rep. Graves, Garret [R-LA-6] (R-LA). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.

What is the current status of HR82?

As of 2025-01-05, HR82 Became Public Law No: 118-273..

How did Congress vote on HR82?

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)).

What policy area does HR82 cover?

HR82 is categorized under "Social Welfare." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-social-welfare/.

Where can I see all member positions on HR82?

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.