IL HR0805

Illinois House of Representatives urges Congress to repeal or reduce the effects of the Government Pension Offset (GPO) and Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) from the federal Social Security Act

GPO and WEP reduce Social Security benefits for individuals who also receive pensions from state public retirement systems, affecting educators, police officers, and firefighters

The resolution argues these provisions penalize public servants by removing Social Security benefits they or their spouses earned through payroll contributions

These federal provisions are identified as barriers to recruiting qualified individuals for public employment and discourage private sector workers from transitioning to public service

Copies of the resolution will be sent to the President, congressional leadership, and all members of the Illinois Congressional Delegation