Readers asked us to VERIFY claims that House Republicans introduced a bill to cut Social Security payments for people who get pensions or disability. That’s false.
Now, posts circulating on social media after Election Day claim House Republicans are trying to slash the Social Security benefits that millions of retirees and people with disabilities rely on.
Viral posts on X claim House Republicans introduced a bill to reduce Social Security payments for Americans who receive a pension or disability benefit from an employer.
Several VERIFY readers emailed and texted us to ask if that’s true.
THE QUESTION
Have House Republicans introduced a bill that would reduce Social Security payments for people who receive pensions or disability benefits?
THE SOURCES
THE ANSWER
No, House Republicans have not introduced a bill that would reduce Social Security payments for people who receive pensions or disability benefits.
WHAT WE FOUND
Claims that House Republicans introduced a bill that …