House Moves to Repeal WEP and GPO Amid Social Security Debate

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, which aims to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that reduce Social Security benefits for certain public sector employees and their spouses. The bill, which received strong bipartisan support, now moves to the Senate, where it faces challenges due to other legislative priorities. Advocates argue that repealing these provisions is crucial for ensuring fair retirement benefits for public servants, though some lawmakers express concerns about the potential impact on Social Security's solvency.