Higgins: Social Security Fairness Act Becomes Law

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Washington, DC – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that HR 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law after passage in the US House and Senate.

“Final justice for our elders, finally praise God’s justice for our beloved elders. We have broken the yoke of the unjust law and followed God’s command to honor our mothers and fathers.” Congressman Higgins said.

Congressman Higgins has been one of the strongest and most vocal proponents of the bill, which repeals the unfair Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that penalize millions of public employees across the United States.

For seven years, Congressman Higgins has advocated for passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. He has co-sponsored legislation in every Congress he has served.

His efforts include:

  • December 14, 2017 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act of the 115th Congress.
  • January 17, 2019 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act of the 116th Congress.
  • February 1, 2021 – Cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act of the 117th Congress.
  • August 16, 2022 – Made a personal plea to Speaker Pelosi, calling for a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. Read more here.
  • September 30, 2022 – Became the 15th signature on a print request to force a vote in Parliament on the bill.
  • January 10, 2023 – Cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act of the 118th Congress.
  • November 20, 2023 – Advocates for the bill during a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. Clock here.
  • February 27, 2024 – Delivered a letter to House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Jason Smith. Read the letter here.
  • March 20, 2024 – Provided a video update to voters on the Social Security Fairness Act. Clock here.
  • September 10, 2024 – Became the 8th signature on print request which forced a vote in Parliament on the bill.
  • November 8, 2024 – Delivered a letter to the US House of Representatives co-sponsors. Read the letter here.
  • November 12, 2024 – Spoke on the House floor in support of the Social Security Fairness Act. Clock here.
  • November 12, 2024 – Voted for the Social Security Fairness Act on the House floor. See roll call here.
  • November 14, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune. Read the letter here.
  • November 15, 2024 – Delivered a letter to co-sponsors in the US Senate. Read the letter here.
  • November 22, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer. Read the letter here.
  • December 10, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Social Security Fairness Act Advocates. Read the letter here.

In addition, Congressman Higgins has released dozens of press releases, constituent emails and social media posts reaching millions of viewers explaining the SSFA and encouraging support, including unique videos updating the American people on the bill.