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Sept. 25, 2023 Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds Rep. Jason Smith
Sept. 25, 2023 Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds Rep. Darin LaHood
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. Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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 Tester, Boozman, Hayes, Fitzpatrick Bill Will Strengthen Earned Support for Military Survivors and Families Sen. Jon Tester
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
Feb. 7, 2023 Chair Rodgers Statement on Protecting Medicare and Social Security Rep. Cathy Rodgers
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 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 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 Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase Sen. Maria Cantwell
Oct. 13, 2022 Pelosi Statement on New Increase in Social Security Benefits Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 13, 2022 Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits 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 CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2023 COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT Rep. Bennie Thompson
Oct. 13, 2022 Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefit Increases Rep. Mike Thompson
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
Oct. 4, 2022 Privatizing Social Security. Bad idea, or worst idea ever? Rep. Earl Blumenauer
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. Sherrod Brown, ...
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. 20, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month, and capping Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year. Hear more from @AARPWV 's Gaylene Miller:" Sen. Joe Manchin
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 - "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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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
Date Title Politician
Sept. 25, 2023 Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds Rep.Jason Smith
Sept. 25, 2023 Smith, LaHood Call on Government Watchdog to Investigate Uses of TANF Funds Rep.Darin LaHood
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.Suzanne Bonamici, ...
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 Tester, Boozman, Hayes, Fitzpatrick Bill Will Strengthen Earned Support for Military Survivors and Families Sen.Jon Tester
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
Feb. 7, 2023 Chair Rodgers Statement on Protecting Medicare and Social Security Rep.Cathy Rodgers
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 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 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 Cantwell Statement on Social Security Rate Increase Sen.Maria Cantwell
Oct. 13, 2022 Pelosi Statement on New Increase in Social Security Benefits Rep.Nancy Pelosi
Oct. 13, 2022 Hoyer Statement on Increase in Social Security Benefits 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 CONGRESSMAN BENNIE THOMPSON ANNOUNCES 2023 COST-OF-LIVING ADJUSTMENT Rep.Bennie Thompson
Oct. 13, 2022 Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefit Increases Rep.Mike Thompson
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
Oct. 4, 2022 Privatizing Social Security. Bad idea, or worst idea ever? Rep.Earl Blumenauer
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.Sherrod Brown, ...
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. 20, 2022 Tweet - "The Inflation Reduction Act will lower costs for seniors by allowing Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping out-of-pocket insulin costs at $35 per month, and capping Medicare beneficiaries' out-of-pocket costs at $2,000 per year. Hear more from @AARPWV 's Gaylene Miller:" Sen.Joe Manchin
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 - "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 - "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. 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 - "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. 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
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