U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District | Official U.S. House headshot
U.S. Rep. Clay Higgins Congressman for Louisiana 3rd District | Official U.S. House headshot
Congressman Clay Higgins of Louisiana is calling on the Senate to advance the Social Security Fairness Act, known as H.R. 82. In an open letter, Higgins urged advocates to help push the bill through the Senate, warning against inaction.
"We must not allow the Senate to fail through inaction. We must pass H.R. 82, or it’s dead. We cannot fail the American people," stated Congressman Higgins.
The letter has been distributed to various organizations supporting the bill, including the National Fraternal Order of Police and International Association of Fire Fighters, among others.
"This is the best opportunity we have ever had to pass H.R. 82, and we must not let this moment go to waste," wrote Higgins. He highlighted that provisions like the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO) have unfairly deprived senior citizens of billions.
Higgins has been advocating for this legislation for seven years. In September, he signed a discharge petition that led to a House vote on November 12, 2024. The bill now awaits a Senate vote.
"62 Senators, including Chuck Schumer, cosponsored the Social Security Fairness Act," said Higgins last week. "We demand a clean vote on the Senate floor."
Higgins also sent letters to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Majority Leader-elect John Thune urging them to schedule a vote.
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