The bill, introduced by Reps. Abigail Spanberger, D-Va., and Garret Graves, R-La., would have eliminated Social Security benefits that reduce benefits for retirees who have received a public pension and work in a job not covered by the law falls. government program, and reduce benefits received by surviving spouses who receive government pensions.

The bill would affect approximately 2.8 million Americans.

It had received 330 cosponsors, including House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La. – more than the 218 needed for a petition to get the legislation on the floor.

But Reps. Bob Good, R-Va., and Andy Harris, R-Md., effectively introduced the legislation during a pro forma session (a brief meeting of the House where no business is typically conducted) on Tuesday, according to Roll Call. .