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Biden Signs Act Boosting Benefits for 2.8 Million Pensioners

2/14/2026

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In early 2025, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, increasing benefits for public pensioners.
The law affects more than 2.8 million people, including teachers and first responders.
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Tex.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) urge the Social Security Administration (SSA) to extend retroactive payments to one year.

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Story summary

In early 2025, U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act, increasing benefits for public pensioners.
The law affects more than 2.8 million people, including teachers and first responders.
Senators Bill Cassidy (R-La.), John Cornyn (R-Tex.), and John Fetterman (D-Pa.) urge the Social Security Administration (SSA) to extend retroactive payments to one year.