House Freedom Caucus Blocks Social Security Expansion Amid Procedural Tensions

The U.S. House is attempting to pass the Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to repeal the government pensions offset and windfall elimination provision, thereby restoring full Social Security benefits for certain workers. Despite bipartisan support and backing from 300 lawmakers, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, the bill faces challenges from the conservative Freedom Caucus, which opposes the potential $196 billion increase to the federal deficit. The bill's passage now requires a supermajority in the House and its future in the Senate remains uncertain.