Washington, D.C. – Congressman Clay Higgins (R-LA) announced today that H.R. 82, the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA), is headed to the President’s desk to be signed into law following passage in the House and U.S. Senate.
“Fairness for our elders at last, praise God fairness for our beloved elders at last. We have broken the yoke of unrighteous law and followed God’s Commandment to honor our Mothers and Fathers,” said Congressman Higgins.
Congressman Higgins has been one of the strongest and most vocal advocates for the bill, which repeals the unjust Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) that penalize millions of public workers across the United States.
For seven years, Congressman Higgins has advocated for passage of the Social Security Fairness Act. He has been a co-sponsor of the legislation in every Congress that he has served.
His efforts include:
- December 14, 2017 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 115th Congress.
- January 17, 2019 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 116th Congress.
- February 1, 2021 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 117th Congress.
- August 16, 2022 – Made a personal plea to Speaker Pelosi urging a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. Read more here.
- September 30, 2022 – Became the 15th signature on a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on the bill.
- January 10, 2023 – Co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act for the 118th Congress.
- November 20, 2023 – Advocated for the bill during a House Ways and Means Committee field hearing. Watch 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 constituents on the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch here.
- September 10, 2024 – Became the 8th signature on the discharge petition that forced a House floor vote on the bill.
- November 8, 2024 – Delivered a letter to U.S. House of Representative co-sponsors. Read the letter here.
- November 12, 2024 – Spoke on the House floor in support of the Social Security Fairness Act. Watch here.
- November 12, 2024 – Voted for the Social Security Fairness Act on the House floor. See the roll call here.
- November 14, 2024 – Delivered a letter to Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune. Read the letter here.
- November 15, 2024 – Delivered a letter to U.S. Senate co-sponsors. 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.
Additionally, Congressman Higgins has published dozens of press releases, emails to constituents, and social media posts reaching millions of viewers explaining the SSFA and encouraging support, including unique videos updating the American people on the bill.
