Social Security, Louisiana

Social Security Fairness Act passes House, heads to Senate. See Louisiana leaders’ reactions
The House passed House Resolution 82, the Social Security Fairness Act of 2023, on Tuesday, Nov. 12. H.R. 82 aims to eliminate two provisions in the United States, including the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO).
US House approves repeal of provisions that docked Social Security for 90,000 Louisiana workers
The legislation would eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision and the Government Pension Offset sections of the Social Security law that curb the benefits for about 2.8 million public employees nationwide,
U.S. House passes Social Security Fairness Act
The U.S. House has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, a bill co-authored by Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy.
House passes bill to eliminate Social Security penalty on teachers, police firefighters
Louisiana Congressman Garret Graves' bill would eliminate the Social Security penalty for 2.8 million government retirees, including 90,000 in Louisiana.
These teachers, firefighters, and other government workers are missing out on Social Security. This House-passed bill could help.
Millions of public-sector workers are affected by the Windfall Elimination Provision and Government Pension Offset.
What is the Social Security Fairness Act and who would it affect? Does it have a chance to pass?
The Social Security Fairness Act received a setback last week. However, lawmakers in the House are expected to move forward this week on the legislation.
House passes a bill eliminating tax provisions that harm some federal retirees
The House of Representatives on Tuesday passed, 327-75, legislation that would repeal Social Security’s windfall elimination provision (WEP) and government pension offset (GPO) — tax provisions that negatively impact some federal retirees’ annuity benefits.
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A surprise move killed a Social Security bill sought by Louisiana public employees. What's next?
On election night, two lawmakers quietly killed a U.S House bill to restore Social Security benefits to many public employees ...
‘Social Security Fairness Act’ heads to U.S. Senate after resounding House floor vote
The U.S. House of Representatives passed House Resolution 82, commonly known as the “Social Security Fairness Act of 2023.” ...
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House approves Social Security Fairness Act
NEW ORLEANS — The U.S. House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved a bill that would expand Social Security for many public servants. “Mr. Speaker, it’s been 40 years,” Rep. Garret Graves, ...
Heating assistance programs open applications for low income households
The Ouachita Multipurpose Community Actions Program will be opening applications for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance ...
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Does Louisiana tax Social Security? Here’s what you need to know before filing
Louisiana does not tax Social Security benefits. Other retirement benefits also can be excluded from state income tax.