After over 30 years of hearings, promises, and debate urging Congress to repeal the Social Security Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO), we reached “victory lane” early in the morning of December 21st, 2024, when the Senate voted to pass HR 82. The vote was 74 – 20 to approve the Social Security Fairness Act repealing the WEP and GPO. These provisions unfairly target government retirees who are eligible for benefits they have paid for and also receive a governmental pension. The House passed the Social Security Fairness Act by a vote of 327 to 75 on November 12, 2025. The bill will be sent to the President, who has pledged to sign the legislation. We thank all who supported the enactment – FOP, IAFF, NARFE, NLCU, AFT, AFL-CIO, and others.
Office Closed Dec 24 & Dec 25 for Christmas Holidays
In observance of the Christmas holiday, the REA office will be closed December 24 and December 25. Will return to the office on December 26th.
NOMINATIONS ARE NOW OPEN FOR: 2025 BOARD OF DIRECTORS FOR THE RETIRED EMPLOYEES’ ASSOCIATION OF JACKSONVILLE
Nominations are being accepted at this time. Any REA member who is interested in becoming more involved with the REA and wishes to be considered for one of the officer positions should contact the REA office. Deadline for nominations is September 22, 2024. If you are interested and I hope you are, please contact the REA office at 904-353-2400 or email [email protected] or [email protected]. You can also contact any Board member. Thanks, and we are looking forward to hearing from you.