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Social Security COLA Increase for Seniors Fails as 141 Republicans Vote "No"

Press Release

Date: Dec. 10, 2010
Issues: Senior Citizens Entitlements and the Safety Net

House Republicans refused to join 228 Democrats in support of the Seniors Protection Act (H.R. 5987) -- legislation that provides 54 million seniors, veterans, railroad retirees, and the disabled a one-time $250 Social Security payment to offset the rising cost of living in 2011. Next year marks the second consecutive year that Social Security recipients will receive no automatic increase in their monthly benefits due to fiscal concerns.

Over 800,000 Minnesota seniors would have qualified for the additional payment to help cover basic necessities such as food and medical expenses. The legislation is necessary because Social Security recipients are not receiving an automatic Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) due to the low rate of inflation.

Congresswoman McCollum, a long-time defender of Social Security, voted in favor of this measure and is committed to ensuring retired Americans receive the support they earned.


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