Like many Americans, Congress has a habit of not thinking about retirement until the last minute. This year, in the final days of 2024, the Senate is weighing whether to pass the Social Security Fairness Act.
The bill has been around a long time. In its current form, the SSFA was introduced in January 2023. But even before that, versions of the legislation have been proposed since the early 1980s — the last time Congress enacted major reforms to Social Security. In November 2024, the bill finally passed the House of Representatives, leaving its fate up to the Senate.
