H.R. 82 · 118th Congress

Social Security Fairness Act of 2023

Introduced on Jan 9, 2023 by Garret Graves (R-LA-6). 330 cosponsors, 210 of them from another party. Became Public Law 118-273.

Stage
Became law
Public Law 118-273
Introduced
Jan 9, 2023
Cosponsors
330
210 from the other party
Policy area
Social Welfare
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. Passed both chambers
  5. Sent to the President
  6. Became law

Official title

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.

Subjects

  • Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
  • Social security and elderly assistance

Summary

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Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Garret GravesR-LA-6Sponsor

Democrats · 210

Republicans · 120

Roll calls

Recorded votes on the measure. Most measures move by voice vote or unanimous consent, which record no individual positions.

  1. On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
    Nov 12, 2024· House· Passage· Passed 327–75
  2. On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed
    Dec 18, 2024· Senate· Cloture· Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Agreed to 73–27
  3. On the Motion to Proceed
    Dec 19, 2024· Senate· Procedural· Motion to Proceed Agreed to 73–23
  4. On the Amendment
    Dec 20, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 3–93
  5. On the Amendment
    Dec 20, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 28–67
  6. On the Amendment
    Dec 20, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 32–64
  7. On the Amendment
    Dec 20, 2024· Senate· Amendments· Amendment Rejected 34–62
  8. On the Motion
    Dec 20, 2024· Senate· Procedural· Motion Agreed to 66–30
  9. On Passage of the Bill
    Dec 21, 2024· Senate· Passage· Bill Passed 76–20

History

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  1. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Jan 9, 2023Introduced in House
  3. Jan 9, 2023 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  4. Nov 5, 2024 · HouseUNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - The Chair recongized Mr. Good (VA) for a unanimous consent request. Mr. Good (VA) asked unanimous consent that H.R. 82 be laid on the table. Without objection the unanimous consent request was agreed to.
  5. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseUNANIMOUS CONSENT REQUEST - Mr. Harris asked unanimous consent that the order of the House on November 5, 2024, with respect to H.R. 82 be vacated. Agreed to without objection.
  6. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseMr. Smith (MO) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
  7. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5925-5931)
  8. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 82.
  9. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
  10. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5944-5945)
  11. Nov 12, 2024Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 - 75, 1 Present (Roll no. 456). (text: CR H5925)House · Roll call 456
  12. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 327 - 75, 1 Present (Roll no. 456). (text: CR H5925)House · Roll call 456
  13. Nov 12, 2024 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. Nov 19, 2024 · SenateReceived in the Senate.
  15. Dec 10, 2024 · SenateRead the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
  16. Dec 11, 2024 · SenateRead the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 693.
  17. Dec 12, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure made in Senate. (CR S6980)
  18. Dec 12, 2024 · SenateCloture motion on the motion to proceed to the measure presented in Senate. (CR S6980)
  19. Dec 17, 2024 · HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
  20. Dec 18, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S7131)
  21. Dec 18, 2024 · SenateCloture on the motion to proceed to the measure invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 27. Record Vote Number: 326.Senate · Roll call 326
  22. Dec 19, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to measure considered in Senate. (CR S7217)
  23. Dec 19, 2024 · SenateMotion to proceed to consideration of measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 73 - 23. Record Vote Number: 328.Senate · Roll call 328
  24. Dec 19, 2024 · SenateMeasure laid before Senate by motion.
  25. Dec 20, 2024 · SenateConsidered by Senate. (consideration: CR S7285-7287, S7303-7304)
  26. Dec 20, 2024 · SenateCloture motion on the measure presented in Senate. (CR S7286)
  27. Dec 20, 2024 · SenateMotion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3357) made in Senate.
  28. Dec 21, 2024 · SenatePoint of order that the measure violates section 311(a)(3) of the Congressional Budget Act raised in Senate.
  29. Dec 21, 2024 · SenateMotion to waive all applicable budgetary discipline with respect to the measure agreed to in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 66 - 30. Record Vote Number: 337.Senate · Roll call 337
  30. Dec 21, 2024 · SenateMotion by Senator Schumer to commit to Senate Committee on Finance with instructions to report back forthwith with the following amendment (SA 3357) withdrawn in Senate.
  31. Dec 21, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate, under the order of 12/20/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 338.Senate · Roll call 338
  32. Dec 21, 2024 · SenatePassed Senate, under the order of 12/20/2024, having achieved 60 votes in the affirmative, without amendment by Yea-Nay Vote. 76 - 20. Record Vote Number: 338.Senate · Roll call 338
  33. Dec 21, 2024 · SenateCloture motion on the measure rendered moot in Senate.
  34. Dec 21, 2024 · SenateMessage on Senate action sent to the House.
  35. Dec 27, 2024Presented to President.
  36. Dec 27, 2024 · HousePresented to President.
  37. Jan 5, 2025Signed by President.
  38. Jan 5, 2025Signed by President.
  39. Jan 5, 2025Became Public Law No: 118-273.
  40. Jan 5, 2025Became Public Law No: 118-273.

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