Senate to Vote December 19 to Repeal WEP and GPO On Wednesday the Senate voted by an overwhelming vote of 73-27 to proceed with a vote on the Social Security Fairness Act. The vote indicates there is broad support for the legislation and removed a major impediment to its passage.

The Act repeals the Windfall Elimination Penalty (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) FCIA members need to contact their Senators to urge them to pass the bill. Call (202) 224-3121 and ask the operator to transfer you to your senators offices.

If you are unsure who your Senators are click here. FCIA has sent a letter to Majority Leader Schumer and Minority Leader McConnell detailing the financial harm GPO and WEP have had on federal investigators. Live Senate floor action is available here If the legislation passes and is signed by the President, the changes are effective for benefits payable after December 31, 2023