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OH HCR6
Concurrent Resolution
Status
Passed
4/10/2024
Primary Sponsor
Angela King
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AI Summary
- Urges Congress to repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision, enacted in 1983 to equalize Social Security benefits between public servants and workers with full Social Security careers
- The Windfall Elimination Provision reduces Social Security benefits for public servants who receive pensions not subject to Social Security taxes, affecting nearly 150,000 Ohioans
- Urges Congress to repeal the Government Pension Offset, which reduces spousal or survivor Social Security benefits by two-thirds of the spouse's government pension, affecting more than 100,000 Ohioans
- Notes Ohio has 1.7 million participants in public retirement systems and over 450,000 beneficiaries and recipients
- Directs the House Clerk to transmit copies of the resolution to federal Congressional leadership, Ohio's Congressional delegation, and Ohio news media
Legislative Description
Urge Congress to repeal Windfall Elimination
State and Local Government : Public Officials and Employees
Last Action
Adopted
4/10/2024
Committee Referrals
Government Oversight12/13/2023
Pensions3/14/2023
Full Bill Text
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