Feenstra Votes to Restore Full Social Security Benefits to Teachers, Police Officers, and Firefighters

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, U.S. Rep. Randy Feenstra (R-Hull) voted for the Social Security Fairness Act that would repeal the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) to ensure that public servants like teachers, police officers, and firefighters receive the full Social Security benefits that they have earned.

“Our seniors deserve to receive the Social Security benefits they have earned after a lifetime of hard work. But, for too long, public servants like teachers, police officers, and firefighters have been wrongfully denied their full benefits,” said Rep. Feenstra. “That’s why I voted for the Social Security Fairness Act to repeal outdated rules that have long prevented Iowa’s teachers, police officers, and firefighters from receiving the full Social Security benefits that they worked so hard for and deserve. I will always protect Social Security and Medicare for our seniors.”

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