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More than 2.5 million people dedicated to public service, including many educators, have their Social Security benefits reduced—or lose them entirely—due to the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO).
- The WEP reduces the Social Security benefits of people who work in jobs covered by Social Security and jobs NOT covered by Social Security over the course of their careers—for example, educators compelled to take part-time or summer jobs to make ends meet.
- The GPO reduces the Social Security spousal or survivor benefits of people who get a government pension (federal, state or local) but did NOT pay Social Security taxes themselves.
Help ensure that educators get the Social Security benefits they’ve earned. Ask Congress to fully repeal both the GPO and WEP.
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VOTE YES on the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82)
Submitted on 09/19/2022
Bills in Congress
Learn NEA's position on pending legislation related to public education, and take action to protect our schools
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Support
S 3070 Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/26/2021
A bill to improve the retirement security of American families by increasing Social Security benefits for current and future beneficiaries while making Social Security stronger for future generations.
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Support
HR 5723 Social Security 2100 Act: A Sacred Trust www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/26/2021
A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.
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Support
S 3071 Social Security 2100 Act: A Sacred Trust www.congress.gov
Introduced on 10/26/2021
A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.
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