NEA speaks up for the rights of students. Browse recent messages to Congressional leadership, and add your voice.
More than 2.8 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—or eliminates—the Social Security spousal or survivor benefits of people who also get a pension based on federal, state, or local government employment NOT covered by Social Security.
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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Ensure Vote on GPO/WEP Repeal
Submitted on September 10, 2024
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House Subcommittee Holds Hearing on GPO/WEP Repeal
Submitted on April 16, 2024
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House Subcommittee Holds Field Hearing on GPO/WEP
Submitted on November 2023
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
HR 4583 Social Security 2100 Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on July 12, 2023
A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.
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Support
S 2280 Social Security 2100 Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on July 12, 2023
A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.
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Support
HR 4260 Public Servants Protection and Fairness Act of 2023 www.congress.gov
Introduced on June 21, 2023
A bill that would amend title II of the Social Security Act to provide an equitable Social Security formula for individuals with noncovered employment and to provide relief for individuals currently affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision.