S 710
Social Security Fairness for Firefighters and Police Officers Act
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Bill overview
This bill, the Social Security Fairness for Firefighters and Police Officers Act, aims to provide greater retirement security for firefighters and law enforcement officers. It removes certain penalties that reduce Social Security benefits for these individuals who receive pensions based on government employment. Specifically, it exempts firefighters and police officers with at least five years of service from the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provisions. The changes will take effect for benefits payable starting in December 2019.
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Patrick Toomey
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