President Biden Signs Social Security Fairness Act, Boosting Benefits for Millions

President Joe Biden signs the Social Security Fairness Act into law, marking a significant victory for retirees and public sector workers nationwide. The legislation, which addresses long-standing inequities in the Social Security system, ensures that millions of Americans will see an increase in their monthly benefits starting next year.

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates provisions that previously reduced benefits for retirees who worked in certain public sector jobs or received pensions from non-Social Security-covered employment. These provisions, known as the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the. . .