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 Texas Teachers and Social Security
 
H.R. 743, the Social Security Protection Act of 2003, was passed by both the House and Senate and was signed into law by the President on March 2, 2004.

The following links provide information and explanations for those affected by the Government Pension Offset and the Windfall Elimination Provisions of Social Security.


 Common Questions and Answers on H.R. 743

 Information About The Government Pension Offset (GPO)

 Congressional Research Service report on GPO

 How to calculate GPO

 See how teacher retirees compare to other workers

 GPO Myth vs. Fact

 Information About The Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP)

 Congressional Research Service report on WEP

 How to calculate WEP

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Congressman Smith is the Chairman of Courts, the Internet and Intellectual Property Subcommittee of the House Judiciary Committee. Read more about Congressman Smith's positions on high technology.




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