CT HJ00215

Calls upon Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset and Windfall Elimination Provision from the Social Security Act.

Government Pension Offset reduces spouse and survivor Social Security benefits for public employees receiving federal, state, or local government pensions, with approximately nine out of ten public employees losing their entire spousal benefit.

Windfall Elimination Provision reduces Social Security benefits for employees with government pensions who did not pay Social Security taxes as public employees, potentially depriving Connecticut retirees of at least $557 per month in earned benefits.

Resolution notes over two million government employees and retirees nationwide are affected, particularly impacting Connecticut teachers, police officers, and firefighters who have paid Social Security taxes through other employment.

Directs legislative clerks to send copies of the resolution to congressional leaders and the Connecticut congressional delegation.