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Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act. Millions of people could see more in benefits as a result.

President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law, which aims to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO). These provisions have historically reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for many public sector workers, including teachers, police officers, and firefighters, who also receive pensions from non-Social Security covered employment. The new law will potentially increase benefits for millions of these workers by ensuring they receive their full Social Security benefits without the previous offsets. This legislative change addresses long-standing inequities in the Social Security system, providing financial relief and fairness to those who have served in public service roles.

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