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 millions of Americans, particularly older adults who rely heavily on these benefits for their financial stability. It notes that the GPO and WEP can lead to substantial monthly losses in benefits, which can discourage qualified individuals from pursuing careers in public service and force current employees to retire prematurely. By advocating for the Social Security Fairness Act, the resolution aims to address these inequities and ensure that public servants receive the full benefits they have earned.