H.R. 235 sponsored
by Rep Howard Berman (CA) was introduced on January 7, 2009. There are 111 co-sponsors, including three from Ohio:
Rep. Dennis Kucinich, Rep. Betty
Sutton and Rep.Zach Space.
The bill amends Title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the GPO and WEP. It has been
assigned to the House Committee on Ways & Means.
Note: Pres. Obama is on record as supporting repeal of the GPO/WEP.
Bill summary & list of sponsors can be located
at www.thomas.gov enter bill number HR 235 in the 111th Congress.
H.R.235
Title: To amend
title II of the Social Security Act to repeal the Government pension offset and windfall elimination provisions.
Sponsor:
Rep Berman, Howard L. [CA-28] (introduced 1/7/2009) Cosponsors (111)
Latest Major Action: 1/7/2009 Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee
on Ways and Means.