Podcasts Government Federal Newscast Lawmakers file bill to repeal WEP and GPO

Lawmakers file bill to repeal WEP and GPO

Published: Sept. 10, 2024, 7:08 p.m.

Lawmakers are officially filing their discharge petition today to try to move the Social Security Fairness Act to a floor vote. The bill aims to repeal the WEP and G-P-O, two provisions that reduce or eliminate Social Security for certain public servants.\xa0The discharge petition will\xa0only move forward if the document gains 218 signatures, a House majority. The Social Security Fairness Act currently has 326 cosponsors. NARFE is urging all House representatives to sign the petition to move the bill to a floor vote.\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices