Brindisi Leads Senior Security Promise to Fight for Older Americans & Protect Social Security and Medicare
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Congressman Anthony Brindisi, joined by Republican Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Democrat Joe Cunningham (SC-01), led a resolution, the Senior Security Promise, to outline legislative priorities for older Americans. Older Americans have been exponentially impacted by COVID-19 and rely on Medicare and Social Security to get by more than ever. Brindisi promised not to let Washington politicians balance budgets on the backs of Older Americans.
"The Senior Security Promise will reaffirm Congress's commitment to our older Americans," Brindisi said. "Social Security and Medicare should not be on the chopping block and this will send a clear message to Washington that we need to keep our promises to our older Americans."
"Our senior citizens need our help. After working their entire lives, they deserve financial security, and peace of mind," said Rep. Fitzpatrick. "The Senior Security Promise will work to bolster social security, lower health care costs, and end telephone scams. I am proud to partner with Reps. Cunningham and Brindisi to lead this initiative, and I look forward to more members joining us."
"Lowcountry seniors have worked hard all their lives, and their earned benefits like Social Security and Medicare need to be protected," said Rep. Joe Cunningham. "I am proud to work with my colleagues Anthony Brindisi and Brian Fitzpatrick to strengthen Social Security and Medicare, lower health care costs for older Americans, and protect seniors from scams."
Residents of New York's 22nd district receive more than $2.5 million in earned Social Security benefits every year. Additionally, more than 117,000 residents are enrolled in Medicare Part D.
Earlier this year, Brindisi, a staunch defender of Social Security and Medicare and advocate for older Americans, launched his Gray New Deal agenda. This agenda aims to preserve and strengthen programs protecting seniors from scams, against age discrimination, and Medicare and Social Security.
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