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Sept. 25, 2023
Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds
Rep. Darin LaHood
Sept. 25, 2023
Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds
Rep. Jason Smith
Feb. 17, 2023
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Proposal to Provide Expanded, Healthier Food Options for WIC Participants
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
Feb. 16, 2023
Ranking Member Boozman's Opening Statement at Hearing Entitled "Farm Bill 2023: Nutrition Programs"
Sen. John Boozman
Feb. 15, 2023
Booker, Pressley Reintroduce Bicameral "Baby Bonds" Legislation to Tackle Wealth Inequality
Sen. Cory Booker
Feb. 15, 2023
Wyden Lauds New Proposal to Help Most Vulnerable in SSI
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 13, 2023
NEWS: Amid Republican Threats to Social Security, Sanders, Warren, Schakowsky, Hoyle, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Benefits and Extend Solvency Through 2096
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Feb. 9, 2023
Ranking Member Boozman's Opening Statement at Hearing Entitled "Farm Bill 2023: Commodity Programs, Crop Insurance, and Credit"
Sen. John Boozman
Jan. 31, 2023
Boyle Statement on Anniversary of First Social Security Check
Rep. Brendan Boyle
Jan. 13, 2023
Wyden Statement on Debt Limit and Republicans Threatening Social Security and Medicare
Sen. Ron Wyden
Dec. 5, 2022
Bennet, Colleagues Put Forward Policies to Put Access to Mental Health Care on Par With Physical Health Care
Sen. Michael Bennet
Nov. 21, 2022
Larson: Republicans Continue Their Promises to End Social Security as We Know It
Rep. John Larson
Nov. 17, 2022
Scott Statement on Proposed Improvements to WIC Food Packages
Rep. Bobby Scott
Nov. 7, 2022
Senators Klobuchar, Smith Encourage Minnesota Farmers to Sign Up for Key Safety Net Programs
Sen. Tina Smith
Nov. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats are working to protect and improve Social Security and Medicare and lower costs of prescription drugs. MAGA Republicans are working to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2022
Tweet - "The continued existence of Social Security is on the ballot. Make a plan to vote."
Sen. Mark Warner
Oct. 26, 2022
Hinson Calls for Congress to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act
Rep. Ashley Hinson
Oct. 14, 2022
Plaskett Releases Statement Following the Social Security Administration's 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Rep. Stacey Plaskett
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - ". @SSAgov 's announcement that millions of seniors will see an 8.7% cost-of-living increase in their monthly Social Security checks is welcome news. For the first time in a decade, Social Security checks will increase while Medicare premiums will decrease."
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2022
Kaptur Applauds Social Security Boost; Calls for Passage of Social Security 2100 Act
Rep. Marcy Kaptur
Oct. 13, 2022
Pelosi Statement on New Increase in Social Security Benefits
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Big News: Social Security benefits will INCREASE by 8.7% next year -- the largest bump in over 40 years. Ultra-right wing Republicans want to gut the program, but @HouseDemocrats are fighting tooth and nail to protect our seniors' hard-earned benefits. #PeopleOverPolitics"
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Oct. 13, 2022
Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefit Increases
Rep. Mike Thompson
Oct. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2022
CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2023 COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT
Rep. Bennie Thompson
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Since I was first in Congress, I've fought to make sure our seniors had COLA increases for Social Security. And it's a good thing we have because of how this helps America's seniors. I'm proud my efforts continue to help seniors."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase
Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 9, 2022
Tweet - "As a part of the GOP campaign to gut the pillars of seniors' economic security, 158 @HouseGOP members have called for raising the retirement age to 70 & slashing & privatizing Social Security. @HouseDemocrats are lowering costs for our seniors and putting #PeopleOverPolitics."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 30, 2022
Baldwin Supports Introduction of Senate Resolution to Protect and Expand Social Security in the Face of Republican Attacks
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
Sen. Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Tweet - "Whether it's protecting Medicare and Social Security, lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs, and restoring women's reproductive rights and freedoms, we are making it clear to the American people who is on their side and who isn't."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 28, 2022
Neal Applauds 1115 Waiver
Rep. Richard Neal
Sept. 27, 2022
Tweet - "Medicare and Social Security are benefits that Wisconsin families worked for. They shouldn't be on the chopping block. I will always work to protect what you earned."
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Republicans want to gut Social Security and Medicare -- threatening seniors' health and financial security. Democrats will never relent in defending the right to a secure retirement. With our #InflationReductionAct, we are proudly bringing down health costs for our seniors."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2022
Tweet - "The average amount of debt forgiveness to businesses receiving PPP loans: $95,700. If we could afford to cancel hundreds of billions in PPP loans to business owners in their time of need, please do not tell me we can't afford to cancel all student debt for 45 million Americans."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Aug. 22, 2022
Tweet - "More corporate greed. While the cost of healthcare is soaring & over 70 million are uninsured or under-insured, 7 health insurance companies made $43.8 billion in profits in the first half of 2022 while spending over $12 billion on stock buybacks. Yes. We need Medicare for All."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Aug. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Last year, nearly 65 million Americans received Social Security benefits. Yet, the Extreme MAGA Republicans continue to blurt out their dangerous plans to dismantle Social Security and Medicare."
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Kilmer Pushes Federal Government to Improve Services, Eliminate "Time Tax"
Rep. Scott Peters, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Tweet - "Over 1M South Carolinians depend on Social Security programs, including over 150K people living in the 6th district. But, Republicans have a plan to end Social Security and raise taxes on middle class families. Let's put #PeopleOverPolitics and #ProtectSocialSecurity."
Rep. Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "We just passed a law that includes a $35-per-month cap on insulin prices for seniors. This will bring down costs for the one in three Medicare patients who has diabetes."
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "For 87 years, Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire with peace of mind knowing that they have the economic security they need to survive. We must continue to protect what millions of seniors worked hard for. #SocSec87"
Sen. Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Social Security has been a lifeline for Americans' retirement since it was signed into law 87 years ago. But Republicans have made clear that they want to gut Social Security--and will if they get the chance. We absolutely can't let them."
Sen. Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "87 years ago today, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Social Security into law. But MAGA Republicans want to put Social Security on the chopping block. Democrats will never stop fighting to protect Social Security for America's seniors."
Sen. Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "For 87 years, through good times and bad, Social Security has paid every benefit owed to every eligible American on time & without delay. That's a h-u-g-e record of accomplishment. On this, the 87th anniversary of Social Security, our job is to expand Social Security, not cut it."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
Aug. 10, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Highlights $875,000 Secured For East Mountain Food Pantry
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
Aug. 9, 2022
Horsford Introduces Legislation to Protect Worker Data in Unemployment Systems, Recover Stolen Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Rep. Steven Horsford
Aug. 6, 2022
Boozman Introduces Amendment to Get More Americans Back to Work
Sen. John Boozman
Aug. 6, 2022
Tweet - "If you've heard ads that say I want to strip $300 billion from Medicare, know that they're lies funded by dark money groups. I've been working to save Medicare billions and lower health care costs for Nevadans since I arrived at the Senate, and I always will."
Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto
July 26, 2022
Velázquez, Food Policy Experts, Advocates, Producers & Co-Ops Gather to Discuss Food Insecurity and Sustainable Practices
Rep. Nydia Velázquez
July 21, 2022
Hirono, Deutch Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen and Expand Social Security
Sen. Mazie Hirono
Date
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Politician
Sept. 25, 2023
Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds
Rep.Darin LaHood
Sept. 25, 2023
Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds
Rep.Jason Smith
Feb. 17, 2023
Letter to Tom Vilsack, Secretary of Agriculture - Ranking Members Scott, Bonamici Praise Proposal to Provide Expanded, Healthier Food Options for WIC Participants
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
Feb. 16, 2023
Ranking Member Boozman's Opening Statement at Hearing Entitled "Farm Bill 2023: Nutrition Programs"
Sen.John Boozman
Feb. 15, 2023
Booker, Pressley Reintroduce Bicameral "Baby Bonds" Legislation to Tackle Wealth Inequality
Sen.Cory Booker
Feb. 15, 2023
Wyden Lauds New Proposal to Help Most Vulnerable in SSI
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 13, 2023
NEWS: Amid Republican Threats to Social Security, Sanders, Warren, Schakowsky, Hoyle, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Increase Benefits and Extend Solvency Through 2096
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Feb. 9, 2023
Ranking Member Boozman's Opening Statement at Hearing Entitled "Farm Bill 2023: Commodity Programs, Crop Insurance, and Credit"
Sen.John Boozman
Jan. 31, 2023
Boyle Statement on Anniversary of First Social Security Check
Rep.Brendan Boyle
Jan. 13, 2023
Wyden Statement on Debt Limit and Republicans Threatening Social Security and Medicare
Sen.Ron Wyden
Dec. 5, 2022
Bennet, Colleagues Put Forward Policies to Put Access to Mental Health Care on Par With Physical Health Care
Sen.Michael Bennet
Nov. 21, 2022
Larson: Republicans Continue Their Promises to End Social Security as We Know It
Rep.John Larson
Nov. 17, 2022
Scott Statement on Proposed Improvements to WIC Food Packages
Rep.Bobby Scott
Nov. 7, 2022
Senators Klobuchar, Smith Encourage Minnesota Farmers to Sign Up for Key Safety Net Programs
Sen.Tina Smith
Nov. 6, 2022
Tweet - "Democrats are working to protect and improve Social Security and Medicare and lower costs of prescription drugs. MAGA Republicans are working to put Social Security and Medicare on the chopping block."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Nov. 2, 2022
Tweet - "The continued existence of Social Security is on the ballot. Make a plan to vote."
Sen.Mark Warner
Oct. 26, 2022
Hinson Calls for Congress to Pass the Social Security Fairness Act
Rep.Ashley Hinson
Oct. 14, 2022
Plaskett Releases Statement Following the Social Security Administration's 8.7 Percent Benefit Increase for 2023
Rep.Stacey Plaskett
Oct. 14, 2022
Tweet - ". @SSAgov 's announcement that millions of seniors will see an 8.7% cost-of-living increase in their monthly Social Security checks is welcome news. For the first time in a decade, Social Security checks will increase while Medicare premiums will decrease."
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2022
Kaptur Applauds Social Security Boost; Calls for Passage of Social Security 2100 Act
Rep.Marcy Kaptur
Oct. 13, 2022
Pelosi Statement on New Increase in Social Security Benefits
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Big News: Social Security benefits will INCREASE by 8.7% next year -- the largest bump in over 40 years. Ultra-right wing Republicans want to gut the program, but @HouseDemocrats are fighting tooth and nail to protect our seniors' hard-earned benefits. #PeopleOverPolitics"
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Oct. 13, 2022
Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefit Increases
Rep.Mike Thompson
Oct. 13, 2022
Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits
Rep.Steny Hoyer
Oct. 13, 2022
CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2023 COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT
Rep.Bennie Thompson
Oct. 13, 2022
Tweet - "Since I was first in Congress, I've fought to make sure our seniors had COLA increases for Social Security. And it's a good thing we have because of how this helps America's seniors. I'm proud my efforts continue to help seniors."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Oct. 13, 2022
Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase
Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 9, 2022
Tweet - "As a part of the GOP campaign to gut the pillars of seniors' economic security, 158 @HouseGOP members have called for raising the retirement age to 70 & slashing & privatizing Social Security. @HouseDemocrats are lowering costs for our seniors and putting #PeopleOverPolitics."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Sept. 30, 2022
Baldwin Supports Introduction of Senate Resolution to Protect and Expand Social Security in the Face of Republican Attacks
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 29, 2022
Letter to President Joseph R. Biden - Senator Baldwin Joins Colleagues in Urging President Biden to Fill Leadership Posts at Social Security Administration
Sen.Chris Van Hollen, ...
Sept. 29, 2022
Tweet - "Whether it's protecting Medicare and Social Security, lowering the cost of health care and prescription drugs, and restoring women's reproductive rights and freedoms, we are making it clear to the American people who is on their side and who isn't."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 28, 2022
Neal Applauds 1115 Waiver
Rep.Richard Neal
Sept. 27, 2022
Tweet - "Medicare and Social Security are benefits that Wisconsin families worked for. They shouldn't be on the chopping block. I will always work to protect what you earned."
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Sept. 10, 2022
Tweet - "Republicans want to gut Social Security and Medicare -- threatening seniors' health and financial security. Democrats will never relent in defending the right to a secure retirement. With our #InflationReductionAct, we are proudly bringing down health costs for our seniors."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 23, 2022
Tweet - "The average amount of debt forgiveness to businesses receiving PPP loans: $95,700. If we could afford to cancel hundreds of billions in PPP loans to business owners in their time of need, please do not tell me we can't afford to cancel all student debt for 45 million Americans."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Aug. 22, 2022
Tweet - "More corporate greed. While the cost of healthcare is soaring & over 70 million are uninsured or under-insured, 7 health insurance companies made $43.8 billion in profits in the first half of 2022 while spending over $12 billion on stock buybacks. Yes. We need Medicare for All."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Aug. 19, 2022
Tweet - "Last year, nearly 65 million Americans received Social Security benefits. Yet, the Extreme MAGA Republicans continue to blurt out their dangerous plans to dismantle Social Security and Medicare."
Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Aug. 15, 2022
Letter to Gene Dodaro, Comptroller General of the Government Accountability Office - Kilmer Pushes Federal Government to Improve Services, Eliminate "Time Tax"
Rep.Scott Peters, ...
Aug. 15, 2022
Tweet - "Over 1M South Carolinians depend on Social Security programs, including over 150K people living in the 6th district. But, Republicans have a plan to end Social Security and raise taxes on middle class families. Let's put #PeopleOverPolitics and #ProtectSocialSecurity."
Rep.Jim Clyburn
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "We just passed a law that includes a $35-per-month cap on insulin prices for seniors. This will bring down costs for the one in three Medicare patients who has diabetes."
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "For 87 years, Social Security has helped millions of Americans retire with peace of mind knowing that they have the economic security they need to survive. We must continue to protect what millions of seniors worked hard for. #SocSec87"
Sen.Tammy Baldwin
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "Social Security has been a lifeline for Americans' retirement since it was signed into law 87 years ago. But Republicans have made clear that they want to gut Social Security--and will if they get the chance. We absolutely can't let them."
Sen.Patty Murray
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "87 years ago today, President Franklin Delano Roosevelt signed Social Security into law. But MAGA Republicans want to put Social Security on the chopping block. Democrats will never stop fighting to protect Social Security for America's seniors."
Sen.Chuck Schumer
Aug. 14, 2022
Tweet - "For 87 years, through good times and bad, Social Security has paid every benefit owed to every eligible American on time & without delay. That's a h-u-g-e record of accomplishment. On this, the 87th anniversary of Social Security, our job is to expand Social Security, not cut it."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
Aug. 10, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Highlights $875,000 Secured For East Mountain Food Pantry
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
Aug. 9, 2022
Horsford Introduces Legislation to Protect Worker Data in Unemployment Systems, Recover Stolen Pandemic Unemployment Benefits
Rep.Steven Horsford
Aug. 6, 2022
Boozman Introduces Amendment to Get More Americans Back to Work
Sen.John Boozman
Aug. 6, 2022
Tweet - "If you've heard ads that say I want to strip $300 billion from Medicare, know that they're lies funded by dark money groups. I've been working to save Medicare billions and lower health care costs for Nevadans since I arrived at the Senate, and I always will."
Sen.Catherine Cortez Masto
July 26, 2022
Velázquez, Food Policy Experts, Advocates, Producers & Co-Ops Gather to Discuss Food Insecurity and Sustainable Practices
Rep.Nydia Velázquez
July 21, 2022
Hirono, Deutch Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen and Expand Social Security
Sen.Mazie Hirono
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