Fact checked by Vikki Velasquez In January 2025, former President Joe Biden signed the Social Security Fairness Act into law. The new legislation terminated two rules that reduced Social Security benefits for millions of retirees.

In a landmark move, President Joe Biden has enacted the Social Security Equity Act, promising increased benefits for millions of Americans.

The Social Security Fairness Act eliminates two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some retirees who also received pension income.