Congressman Becerra: Happy 80th, Social Security! You've Become An Indispensable Member Of The American Family
Statement
Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of Social Security:
"For 80 years, Social Security has stood strong and kept its promise to hard-working Americans to be there when they need it. Today, more than 59 million Americans who paid into Social Security can attest to that.
"That's not to say that it's been easy. Social Security has weathered 13 different recessions -- the last one pretty severe -- without missing a beat during those 80 years.
"Maybe that's why Social Security is one of the most trusted institutions in America. Even so, most Americans don't realize that when they pay into Social Security, they actually secure for themselves far more than just a retirement benefit. They also earn coverage if they become severely disabled or if they die and leave surviving family.
"That's what makes Social Security truly special: we pay into one Social Security and we earn life insurance, disability insurance and retirement insurance wrapped into one.
"Last month, I introduced the One Social Security Act along with many of my colleagues so there can be no mistake about that. This legislation would prohibit politicians in Congress from withholding payment of Social Security benefits to any American worker who earned them.
"Workers in America can't predict which Social Security benefit they'll need and when precisely they'll need it. But, whether they die unexpectedly, suffer a severe illness or disability, or are fortunate to reach retirement age, so long as they paid into Social Security they have the right to receive their benefits. The One Social Security Act guarantees that.
"Congress should pass the One Social Security Act to Today, Congressman Xavier Becerra (CA-34), Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus and Ranking Member of the Ways and Means Subcommittee on Social Security, released the following statement on the 80th anniversary of Social Security:
"For 80 years, Social Security has stood strong and kept its promise to hard-working Americans to be there when they need it. Today, more than 59 million Americans who paid into Social Security can attest to that.
"That's not to say that it's been easy. Social Security has weathered 13 different recessions -- the last one pretty severe -- without missing a beat during those 80 years.
"Maybe that's why Social Security is one of the most trusted institutions in America. Even so, most Americans don't realize that when they pay into Social Security, they actually secure for themselves far more than just a retirement benefit. They also earn coverage if they become severely disabled or if they die and leave surviving family.
"That's what makes Social Security truly special: we pay into one Social Security and we earn life insurance, disability insurance and retirement insurance wrapped into one.
"Last month, I introduced the One Social Security Act along with many of my colleagues so there can be no mistake about that. This legislation would prohibit politicians in Congress from withholding payment of Social Security benefits to any American worker who earned them.
"Workers in America can't predict which Social Security benefit they'll need and when precisely they'll need it. But, whether they die unexpectedly, suffer a severe illness or disability, or are fortunate to reach retirement age, so long as they paid into Social Security they have the right to receive their benefits. The One Social Security Act guarantees that.
"Congress should pass the One Social Security Act to keep the promise of Social Security free from tampering. Working Americans depend on Social Security. It's like a trusted member of the family.
"On its 80th anniversary, let's celebrate all that Social Security has meant to the American worker, and let's treat it like a member of the American family."keep the promise of Social Security free from tampering. Working Americans depend on Social Security. It's like a trusted member of the family.
"On its 80th anniversary, let's celebrate all that Social Security has meant to the American worker, and let's treat it like a member of the American family."
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