Rep. Haley Stevens introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, which would let qualifying workers in physically demanding jobs receive full Social Security benefits at 60. Experts disagree about the proposal’s fairness and cost, and the article says its funding and prospects in Congress remain unclear.
Introduced the bill to lower the full retirement age for qualifying workers in physically demanding jobs.
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ALSO MENTIONED Martin O'Malley, Former Social Security commissioner who supports expanding benefits and funding them through higher contributions from wealthy Americans.
Haley Stevens introduced a bill that would let some workers in physically demanding jobs claim full Social Security benefits at 60.
Center outlets place the proposal alongside concerns about Social Security’s long-term funding and other approaches to its finances.
