IL HR0542

Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP), created in 1983, penalizes workers with lower income replacement rates than deserved and functions in unintended ways.

WEP is overly complicated and punitive, particularly for workers with multiple jobs across their career where some positions do not require Social Security tax payments.

U.S. House Resolution 711 would repeal WEP and replace it with the Public Servant Fairness Formula, creating a single, simpler benefit calculation for all beneficiaries.

Illinois House urges President Trump and U.S. Congress to continue working toward a solution to fix the problems created by the Windfall Elimination Provision.

Resolution directs delivery of copies to President Trump, Senate leadership, House leadership, and all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation.