The Senate has passed the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to repeal the WEP and GPO penalties. Here’s how it may impact you. The United States Senate made history last weekend when it passed the Social Security Fairness Act, bipartisan legislation to eliminate the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and Government Pension Offset (GPO). Since then, many IAFF members have been asking how the change will impact them. We’ve answered some of your most commonly asked questions about how the repeal could benefit you. Click on the headline to find out more.