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Women and Retirement Security

Floor Speech

Date: May 14, 2015
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Senior Citizens Women Entitlements and the Safety Net Health and Health Care

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Ms. MATSUI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong support of retirement security for women. We celebrate the month of May as Older Americans Month. This year also marks the 50th anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid and the 80th anniversary of Social Security.

There is no better time to recognize the profound impact that these important programs have had on our country. They are vital programs to all Americans. We also know that they are especially key for women.

Women on average live longer, have lower retirement savings, and spend more on health care. I am committed to protecting and expanding Medicare and Social Security for women and for all seniors.

Congress must also pass legislation to support caregivers--women and men--who may leave the workforce to care for a child or a sick family member. Strong retirement security policies help women succeed and America succeed.

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