The resolution urges the United States Congress and the President to enact the "Social Security Fairness Act," which seeks to repeal the government pension offset (GPO) and the windfall elimination provision (WEP) of the Social Security Act. These provisions disproportionately affect public employees in New Jersey, particularly law enforcement officers, firefighters, and certain local government workers, by reducing or eliminating their Social Security benefits and those of their spouses. The GPO and WEP have been criticized for unfairly penalizing individuals who have dedicated their careers to public service, with many retirees losing significant portions of their earned benefits.

The resolution highlights the importance of Social Security as a critical source of income for many older Americans, with a significant percentage relying on it for the majority of their financial support. It points out that the GPO and WEP can lead to substantial financial losses for retirees, including the potential loss of up to $587 per month in benefits. By urging the enactment of the Social Security Fairness Act, the resolution aims to alleviate these penalties, thereby encouraging qualified individuals to pursue careers in public service and ensuring that retirees receive the benefits they have earned.