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July 20, 2022
Sens. Marshall and Gillibrand Applaud USDA for Implementing WIC Healthy Beginnings Act
Sen. Roger Marshall
July 18, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Larson Call for Strengthening Social Security After GAO Report Series Shows Harmful Delays in Disability Appeals
Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 23, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Votes To Protect Children's Access To School Meals
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
June 23, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Dr. Ruiz Presses Social Security Administration On Closure Of Blythe Resident Station
Rep. Raul Ruiz
June 15, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Calls To Avert Hunger Cliff, Extend School Meal Funding
Rep. Melanie Stansbury
June 15, 2022
Tweet - "Today, someone who makes $147,000 a year pays the same amount of Social Security taxes as a millionaire or billionaire. Does that make sense to you?"
Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 10, 2022
Congressman Cohen Cosponsors Social Security Expansion Act
Rep. Steve Cohen
June 9, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
Sen. Bernie Sanders, ...
June 9, 2022
Tweet - "LIVE: At a time when half of older Americans have no retirement savings and millions of senior citizens are living in poverty, our job is to expand Social Security by demanding the wealthy pay their fair share."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 9, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, WARREN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY BY $2,400 A YEAR AND EXTEND SOLVENCY FOR 75 YEARS
Sen. Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2022
Chairwoman Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on SNAP"
Rep. Jahana Hayes
June 8, 2022
Neal Statement on Unemployment Insurance GAO Reports
Rep. Richard Neal
June 7, 2022
Titus Joins Secretary Fudge to Highlight Affordable Housing Shortage in Southern Nevada
Rep. Dina Titus
June 7, 2022
Rep. Lee Announces More Than $650,000 in Grant Funding For Emergency Food Assistance in Nevada
Rep. Susie Lee
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "1 in 7 older Americans rely on Social Security for more than 90% of their income. Maybe, just maybe, instead of cutting Social Security, we should expand it."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 3, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chairman Sanders to Hold Budget Committee Hearing on Saving and Expanding Social Security
Sen. Bernie Sanders
June 3, 2022
Cassidy Reacts to New Report Saying Social Security is Headed for Financial Cliff
Sen. Bill Cassidy
June 2, 2022
Larson Statement on Social Security Trustees Report
Rep. John Larson
June 2, 2022
White House Releases Details of Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health
Rep. Jim McGovern
June 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Larson, Davis Call for Increased Social Security Administration Funding to Improve Customer Service
Rep. John Larson, ...
May 26, 2022
Hirono Introduces Legislation to Restore Access to Federal Benefits for Immigrant Families
Sen. Mazie Hirono
May 24, 2022
Larson Commends Tri-Caucus and Task Force on Aging and Families Leadership Calling for Vote on Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
Rep. John Larson
May 20, 2022
Congressman Neguse Announces Disaster Snap Benefits For Those Impacted By The Marshall Fire
Rep. Joe Neguse
May 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
Rep. Brendan Boyle, ...
May 17, 2022
Strengthening Social Security's Customer Service
Rep. John Larson
May 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General Social Security Administration - Larson, Hern Request Answers From Social Security on Telephone Disruptions
Rep. John Larson, ...
May 13, 2022
Tweet - "The United States has the most dysfunctional, inefficient, bureaucratic and expensive health care system in the world. It's time for Medicare for All."
Sen. Bernie Sanders
May 13, 2022
Reps. Rice, Meeks, Suozzi, Zeldin, and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan COVID-19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act
Rep. Tom Suozzi, ...
May 12, 2022
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Medicare for All with 14 Colleagues in the Senate
Sen. Ed Markey, ...
May 12, 2022
PREPARED REMARKS: Chairman Sanders Opening Statement at Hearing on Medicare for All
Sen. Bernie Sanders
May 12, 2022
Tweet - "It's time for Congress to be honest with the American people & work for YOU. I'm fighting to preserve Social Security & Medicare. I'm fighting to cut taxes for hardworking families. We need to get people back in jobs and get this country going again. Let's get to work."
Sen. Rick Scott
May 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Hon. Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senate Minority Leader - Pressley, McGovern, Lee Urge Congressional Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority to Combat Food Insecurity in Schools
Rep. Ayanna Pressley
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen. Jack Reed, ...
May 4, 2022
In Fight Against Hunger, McGovern Secures Historic White House Win
Rep. Jim McGovern
April 28, 2022
DesJarlais Questions USDA Official On Migrant Use Of Snap Benefits
Rep. Scott DesJarlais
April 27, 2022
Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
April 21, 2022
Plaskett Blasts Supreme Court Decision to Continue U.S. Territories Exclusion From Federal Benefits
Rep. Stacey Plaskett
April 21, 2022
Larson Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Continue Puerto Rico's Exclusion from SSI Benefits
Rep. John Larson
April 20, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -
Rep. Rosa DeLauro
April 13, 2022
Reps. Nanette Diaz Barragán and Barbara Lee React to CMS' Finalized Medicare Coverage Policy for Certain Treatments of Alzheimer's Disease
Rep. Nanette Barragán, ...
April 6, 2022
Joint Statement by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney and Rep. Jerrold Nadler on the Departure of Rupa Bhattacharyya Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Rep. Jerry Nadler, ...
April 6, 2022
Larson: Social Security Can Help Overcome Racism to Advance Economic Opportunity
Rep. John Larson
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "I'm extremely pleased to see that @SocialSecurity will be reopening local offices on April 7, including for people without an appointment. SSA should work for everyone, and I'm hoping this makes it easier for Virginians to utilize their services."
Sen. Mark Warner
April 4, 2022
Larson Welcomes Reopening of Social Security Offices
Rep. John Larson
March 29, 2022
Larson, Reed Reintroduce Bill to Help Victims of Identity Theft
Rep. John Larson, ...
March 29, 2022
Larson Votes to Strengthen Retirement Security
Rep. John Larson
March 26, 2022
Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Measure Includes Millions Sought By Case To Support Education And Health And Strengthen Social Safety Net In Hawai'i
Rep. Ed Case
March 23, 2022
Rep. Blunt Rochester Joins Leaders From Usda And Colonial School District To Highlight Importance Of Nutrition Waiver Program
Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester
March 18, 2022
Espaillat, Committee Advance Six Bills to Strengthen the Social Safety Net and Build Healthier Communities
Rep. Bobby Scott, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Duckworth Joins Markey and Kaine in Expressing Concerns With Barriers to Accessing Disability Benefits for Individuals Living With Long Covid
Sen. Ladda Duckworth
Date
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July 20, 2022
Sens. Marshall and Gillibrand Applaud USDA for Implementing WIC Healthy Beginnings Act
Sen.Roger Marshall
July 18, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Larson Call for Strengthening Social Security After GAO Report Series Shows Harmful Delays in Disability Appeals
Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 23, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Votes To Protect Children's Access To School Meals
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
June 23, 2022
Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner Social Security Administration - Dr. Ruiz Presses Social Security Administration On Closure Of Blythe Resident Station
Rep.Raul Ruiz
June 15, 2022
Rep. Stansbury Calls To Avert Hunger Cliff, Extend School Meal Funding
Rep.Melanie Stansbury
June 15, 2022
Tweet - "Today, someone who makes $147,000 a year pays the same amount of Social Security taxes as a millionaire or billionaire. Does that make sense to you?"
Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 10, 2022
Congressman Cohen Cosponsors Social Security Expansion Act
Rep.Steve Cohen
June 9, 2022
NEWS: Sanders, Warren, and Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Expand Social Security by $2,400 a Year and Extend Solvency for 75 Years
Sen.Bernie Sanders, ...
June 9, 2022
Tweet - "LIVE: At a time when half of older Americans have no retirement savings and millions of senior citizens are living in poverty, our job is to expand Social Security by demanding the wealthy pay their fair share."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 9, 2022
VAN HOLLEN, SANDERS, WARREN, COLLEAGUES INTRODUCE LEGISLATION TO EXPAND SOCIAL SECURITY BY $2,400 A YEAR AND EXTEND SOLVENCY FOR 75 YEARS
Sen.Chris Van Hollen
June 8, 2022
Chairwoman Jahana Hayes Opening Statement at Hearing, "A 2022 Review of the Farm Bill: Stakeholder Perspectives on SNAP"
Rep.Jahana Hayes
June 8, 2022
Neal Statement on Unemployment Insurance GAO Reports
Rep.Richard Neal
June 7, 2022
Titus Joins Secretary Fudge to Highlight Affordable Housing Shortage in Southern Nevada
Rep.Dina Titus
June 7, 2022
Rep. Lee Announces More Than $650,000 in Grant Funding For Emergency Food Assistance in Nevada
Rep.Susie Lee
June 3, 2022
Tweet - "1 in 7 older Americans rely on Social Security for more than 90% of their income. Maybe, just maybe, instead of cutting Social Security, we should expand it."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 3, 2022
MEDIA ADVISORY: Chairman Sanders to Hold Budget Committee Hearing on Saving and Expanding Social Security
Sen.Bernie Sanders
June 3, 2022
Cassidy Reacts to New Report Saying Social Security is Headed for Financial Cliff
Sen.Bill Cassidy
June 2, 2022
Larson Statement on Social Security Trustees Report
Rep.John Larson
June 2, 2022
White House Releases Details of Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health
Rep.Jim McGovern
June 1, 2022
Letter to Hon. Rosa L. DeLauro, Chair Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations, and Hon. Tom Cole, Ranking Member Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies Committee on Appropriations - Larson, Davis Call for Increased Social Security Administration Funding to Improve Customer Service
Rep.John Larson, ...
May 26, 2022
Hirono Introduces Legislation to Restore Access to Federal Benefits for Immigrant Families
Sen.Mazie Hirono
May 24, 2022
Larson Commends Tri-Caucus and Task Force on Aging and Families Leadership Calling for Vote on Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust
Rep.John Larson
May 20, 2022
Congressman Neguse Announces Disaster Snap Benefits For Those Impacted By The Marshall Fire
Rep.Joe Neguse
May 17, 2022
Letter to Hon. Joseph Biden, President - Larson and Ways and Means Democrats Urge Social Security Administration to Create Beneficiary Advocate Position
Rep.Brendan Boyle, ...
May 17, 2022
Strengthening Social Security's Customer Service
Rep.John Larson
May 16, 2022
Letter to Hon. Gail S. Ennis, Inspector General Social Security Administration - Larson, Hern Request Answers From Social Security on Telephone Disruptions
Rep.John Larson, ...
May 13, 2022
Tweet - "The United States has the most dysfunctional, inefficient, bureaucratic and expensive health care system in the world. It's time for Medicare for All."
Sen.Bernie Sanders
May 13, 2022
Reps. Rice, Meeks, Suozzi, Zeldin, and Garbarino Introduce Bipartisan COVID-19 Commuter Benefits Distribution Act
Rep.Tom Suozzi, ...
May 12, 2022
NEWS: Sanders Introduces Medicare for All with 14 Colleagues in the Senate
Sen.Ed Markey, ...
May 12, 2022
PREPARED REMARKS: Chairman Sanders Opening Statement at Hearing on Medicare for All
Sen.Bernie Sanders
May 12, 2022
Tweet - "It's time for Congress to be honest with the American people & work for YOU. I'm fighting to preserve Social Security & Medicare. I'm fighting to cut taxes for hardworking families. We need to get people back in jobs and get this country going again. Let's get to work."
Sen.Rick Scott
May 11, 2022
Letter to Hon. Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, Hon. Charles E. Schumer, U.S. Senate Majority Leader, Hon. Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader, and Hon. Mitch McConnell, U.S. Senate Minority Leader - Pressley, McGovern, Lee Urge Congressional Leadership to Extend USDA Child Nutrition Waiver Authority to Combat Food Insecurity in Schools
Rep.Ayanna Pressley
May 5, 2022
Letter to Patty Murray, Chair of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee, Roy Blunt, Ranking Member of the Senate Labor, HHS, Education, and Related Agencies Subcommittee - Wyden, Bennet, Colleagues Urge Full Funding of Unemployment Insurance Administration
Sen.Jack Reed, ...
May 4, 2022
In Fight Against Hunger, McGovern Secures Historic White House Win
Rep.Jim McGovern
April 28, 2022
DesJarlais Questions USDA Official On Migrant Use Of Snap Benefits
Rep.Scott DesJarlais
April 27, 2022
Duckworth Secures Support From Coast Guard Commandant Nominee for Her Efforts to Prevent Military Hunger
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
April 21, 2022
Plaskett Blasts Supreme Court Decision to Continue U.S. Territories Exclusion From Federal Benefits
Rep.Stacey Plaskett
April 21, 2022
Larson Responds to Supreme Court Decision to Continue Puerto Rico's Exclusion from SSI Benefits
Rep.John Larson
April 20, 2022
Letter to Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services -
Rep.Rosa DeLauro
April 13, 2022
Reps. Nanette Diaz Barragán and Barbara Lee React to CMS' Finalized Medicare Coverage Policy for Certain Treatments of Alzheimer's Disease
Rep.Nanette Barragán, ...
April 6, 2022
Joint Statement by Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney and Rep. Jerrold Nadler on the Departure of Rupa Bhattacharyya Special Master of the September 11th Victim Compensation Fund
Rep.Jerry Nadler, ...
April 6, 2022
Larson: Social Security Can Help Overcome Racism to Advance Economic Opportunity
Rep.John Larson
April 4, 2022
Tweet - "I'm extremely pleased to see that @SocialSecurity will be reopening local offices on April 7, including for people without an appointment. SSA should work for everyone, and I'm hoping this makes it easier for Virginians to utilize their services."
Sen.Mark Warner
April 4, 2022
Larson Welcomes Reopening of Social Security Offices
Rep.John Larson
March 29, 2022
Larson, Reed Reintroduce Bill to Help Victims of Identity Theft
Rep.John Larson, ...
March 29, 2022
Larson Votes to Strengthen Retirement Security
Rep.John Larson
March 26, 2022
Federal Fiscal Year 2022 Funding Measure Includes Millions Sought By Case To Support Education And Health And Strengthen Social Safety Net In Hawai'i
Rep.Ed Case
March 23, 2022
Rep. Blunt Rochester Joins Leaders From Usda And Colonial School District To Highlight Importance Of Nutrition Waiver Program
Sen.Lisa Blunt Rochester
March 18, 2022
Espaillat, Committee Advance Six Bills to Strengthen the Social Safety Net and Build Healthier Communities
Rep.Bobby Scott, ...
March 17, 2022
Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Duckworth Joins Markey and Kaine in Expressing Concerns With Barriers to Accessing Disability Benefits for Individuals Living With Long Covid
Sen.Ladda Duckworth
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