1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

As a former state employee, I understand the impact that the government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions have on retirement benefits. These provisions unfairly reduce or eliminate Social Security benefits for many public sector retirees who have paid into both Social Security and government pension systems throughout their careers. The Social Security Fairness Act of 2023 (H.R. 82) aims to repeal these harmful provisions and ensure that all workers receive the full Social Security benefits they have earned, regardless of their retirement system. By eliminating the government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions, this legislation would provide financial relief and fairness to millions of retired public servants, including teachers, firefighters, police officers, and other state and local government employees. As someone directly impacted by these unjust provisions, I urge your support for H.R. 82. This bill is a crucial step towards restoring equity and protecting the hard-earned retirement benefits of public sector workers who have dedicated their careers to serving our communities. It is time to eliminate these unfair penalties and ensure that all Americans can enjoy the full benefits they have rightfully earned through their lifelong contributions to Social Security.