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- H.R.1205
H.R.1205: Social Security Fairness Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action March 6, 2017
- See the eleven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
195 (134 Democrats, 61 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 21, 2017
Bill Summary
Social Security Fairness Act of 2017 This bill amends title II (Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to repeal the "government pension offset" and the "windfall elimination provision." Under current law, those provisions reduce OASDI benefits for individuals who receive a pension based on earnings in government employment that was not covered under the Social Security program.
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| March 6, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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| Feb. 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Feb. 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Rodney Davis (R-Ill.) |