Hal Rogers U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
Hal Rogers U.S. House of Representatives from Kentucky's 5th district | Official U.S. House Headshot
U.S. Representative Harold "Hal" Rogers has expressed approval for the Social Security Fairness Act, which was recently signed into law by President Biden. The legislation, passed by Congress in late 2024, aims to increase Social Security payments for millions of Americans.
The new law removes reductions on benefits for public employees who are entitled to pensions from work not covered by Social Security. It repeals the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), allowing retirees to receive full benefits earned in the private sector.
"This new law is a historic win for nearly three million American workers who have paid into Social Security, namely retired police officers, firefighters, teachers and postal workers, among others. It adds confidence to their ability to afford retirement and enjoy the life that they worked hard for," said Congressman Rogers. "I have cosponsored this bill for many years and tirelessly pushed for its passage, so I applaud my colleagues in the House and Senate for getting the bill over the finish line and onto the President’s desk."
Beneficiaries are expected to see an average increase of $360 per month due to this legislation.
The Social Security Administration has set up a webpage with information about these changes. Beneficiaries are encouraged to update their mailing address and direct deposit details through ssa.gov.
For further details on Congressman Rogers' activities both in Washington and Kentucky, visit halrogers.house.gov or follow him on social media.
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