On January 5, 2025, President Biden signed into law the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82), which will restore the Social Security benefits of millions of public servants. FEW members joined with NARFE’s members (a strategic partner) in this nationwide campaign to get this bill passed! 

What does the Social Security Fairness Act (H.R. 82) do?

The Social Security Fairness Act fully repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and restores the Social Security benefits of millions of public servants. It is retroactive for 1 year (2024).  Those who have been affected by the GPO and WEP can expect to receive a lump sum payment for the Social Security benefits taken from them in 2024 as well as the benefits taken from them prior to implementation of the Act in 2025.  Once the Social Security Act is fully implemented, public service retirees impacted by the WEP and GPO will receive their full Social Security benefits.