Golden-backed bill to protect Mainers' Social Security benefits passes House
November 12, 2024
November 12, 2024
WASHINGTON, Nov. 12 -- Rep. Jared Golden, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted to pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. The bill would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduce Social Security benefits for millions of public employees such as teachers and first responders. Golden helped force today's vote by signing a bipartisan discharge petition in Septembe . . .
Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) today voted to pass H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act. The bill would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), which reduce Social Security benefits for millions of public employees such as teachers and first responders. Golden helped force today's vote by signing a bipartisan discharge petition in Septembe . . .