| Sept. 10, 2024
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Durbin Touts Reduced Prescription Costs Made Possible By Democrats' Inflation Reduction Act
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Sept. 5, 2024
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Durbin Highlights Lower Drug Pricing Under Medicare For Illinoisans
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| April 3, 2023
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Durbin, Duckworth, Kelly Urge Office Of Personnel Management To Address Delays In Delivering Federal Retirement Beneftis
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| June 27, 2022
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Letter to Kilolo Kijakazi, Acting Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - LARSON, DAVIS: SOCIAL SECURITY SHOULD NOT EXPAND USE OF COMMERCIAL PAYROLL DATA WITHOUT RULEMAKING AND STRONG BENEFICIARY PROTECTIONS
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| June 22, 2022
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Casey, Duckworth Introduce Bill to Help More Seniors and Disabled Americans Live Independent Lives
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| June 22, 2022
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DUCKWORTH, CASEY INTRODUCE BILL TO HELP MORE SENIORS AND DISABLED AMERICANS LIVE INDEPENDENT LIVES
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| June 16, 2022
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Sánchez, LaHood introduce legislation to expand access to retirement plans
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| April 4, 2022
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McBath, Democratic Colleagues Lead Legislation Protecting Retirement Security for Americans
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| March 14, 2022
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Durbin Discusses Retirement Security With Illinois State Treasurer
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| March 1, 2022
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Schakowsky Applauds Biden Action to Protect People Living In Nursing Homes
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 21, 2022
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Letter to the Hon. Xavier Becerra, Secretary of the Department of Health & Human Services - Ruiz Calls on Medicare to Cover At-Home COVID-19 Tests for Seniors
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| Jan. 20, 2022
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CASTEN DELIVERS SPEECH CALLING FOR ACTION ON POSTAL DELAYS DEVASTATING ILLINOIS SENIORS, FAMILIES, AND SMALL BUSINESSES
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Nov. 23, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Chiquita Brooks-LaSure, Administrator Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services - Seniors Access to Innovative Medical Devices
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| Oct. 15, 2021
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Letter to Dr. Kilolo Kijakazi, Social Security Administration Acting Commissioner, and Everett Kelley, President of the American Federation of Government Employees - Pushing for Senior Citizen Access to Benefits
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Rep. Mary Miller, ...
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| Sept. 30, 2021
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Casten Statement on Preventing a Government Shutdown
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Aug. 12, 2021
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Cicilline, Schakowsky & Matsui Reintroduce Legislation to Reestablish the House Permanent Select Committee on Aging
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Aug. 11, 2021
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Duckworth On Reconciliation Process: Democrats Pushing To Deliver For Working Illinoisans
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| July 26, 2021
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Duckworth And Durbin Join Murray And Underwood In Re-introducing Legislation To Protect Women's Retirement Security
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Rep. Lauren Underwood, ...
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| June 25, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Join Casey to Introduce Legislation to Expand Access to Home Care and Community Supports for Seniors and People with Disabilities, Invest in Home Care Workers
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| June 23, 2021
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Protecting Older Workers Against Discrimination Act of 2021
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Rep. Mary Miller
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| June 15, 2021
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American Families Plan
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| June 8, 2021
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Reps. Schakowsky, Grijalva, and Slotkin Reintroduce SSI Restoration Act to Make Urgently Needed Updates to Help Seniors and Disabled Individuals
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| May 19, 2021
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Sánchez, LaHood, Matsui, Upton Introduce Bill to Improve Assessment, Diagnosis of Alzheimer's Disease
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Rep. Darin LaHood, ...
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| May 5, 2021
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LaHood Retirement Security Bills Advance Out of Ways and Means Committee as Part of SECURE 2.0
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Rep. Darin LaHood
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| April 19, 2021
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Letter to Joe Biden, President of the United States; and Kamala Harris, Vice President of the United States - Rep. Bowman and Sens. Brown, Sanders, and Warren Lead Colleagues in Calling for Desperately-Needed Expansions and Improvements to SSI Program
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Rep. Chuy Garcia, ...
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| April 15, 2021
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Congresswoman Kelly's Bill to Protect Seniors from Scams Passes House
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 15, 2021
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House Passes Bipartisan Balderson Legislation to Protect Seniors from Scam Artists Preying on COVID Fears
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Rep. Robin Kelly, ...
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| April 14, 2021
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Protecting Seniors From Emergency Scams Act
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| April 9, 2021
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Duckworth, Durbin Announce $2.9 Million for Illinois Veterans' Homes to Protect Against Covid-19
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| March 30, 2021
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Letter to Honorable Joseph R. Biden, President of the United States and Honorable Kamala D. Harris, Vice President of the United States - Dingell, Pressley, Lamb, Jayapal Lead Call for Historic Investment in Home and Community-Based Services in Recovery Package
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Rep. Sean Casten, ...
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| March 25, 2021
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Duckworth Discusses Covid-19 Relief with Cook County Leadership
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| March 19, 2021
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Preventing Paygo Sequestration
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| March 2, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Charles Rettig, Commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service and Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Schakowsky Leads Task Force Letter Urging Fixes to Stimulus Payment Process for Seniors
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| March 2, 2021
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Duckworth, Calling for Passage of Biden's American Rescue Plan, Highlights Provisions to Vaccinate More Americans and Expand Access to Affordable Healthcare During the Covid-19 Pandemic
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 27, 2021
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Schakowsky Statement on Passage of American Rescue Plan
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Feb. 25, 2021
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Tweet - "This study confirms a major problem: Big Pharma is making a killing from Medicare payments on discarded medication, while seniors pay. @SenRobPortman and I have legislation--the REFUND Act--to end Big Pharma's colossal waste and save billions."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Menendez, Booker Call for Increased Federal Investment in Home-Based and Community Care for Older Americans, People with Disabilities in COVID Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 17, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Charles Schumer, Senate Majority Leader; and Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Minority Leader - Rosen Calls for Support for Home and Community Based Care Funding in Upcoming COVID-19 Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Feb. 16, 2021
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Photo Release: Schneider Visits North Chicago Vaccination Site
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to the Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, and the Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chairman of the Committee on the Budget, and the Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of the Committee on the Budget - Duckworth Joins Gillibrand & Senate Colleagues to Call for More than $1 Billion in Funding to Help Older Adults During the COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions to Bolster Nutrition Services and Support Vaccination Efforts in Next Relief Package
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Congressman Casten Introduces Bill to Support Seniors Access to COVID-19 Treatment Under Medicare Part D
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Rep. Sean Casten
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| Feb. 11, 2021
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Letter to Hon. Patty Murray, Chair of Senate Health, Eduction, Labor, and Pensions Committee; Hon. Richard Burr, Ranking Member of Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee; Hon. Bernard Sanders, Chair of Senate Budget Committee; and Hon. Lindsey Graham, Ranking Member of Senate Budget Committee - Gillibrand Leads Senate Colleagues In Call To Deliver More Than $1 Billion In Funding To Help Older Adults During The COVID-19 Crisis, Including Millions To Bolster Nutrition Services And Support Vaccination Efforts In Next Coronavirus Relief Package
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Feb. 5, 2021
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Schakowsky Introduces Bicameral, Bipartisan Legislative Package to Address COVID-19 Impacts
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky
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| Jan. 29, 2021
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Schneider Reintroduces Bill to Extend Pre-Existing Condition Protections to Our Seniors and Disabled
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Schakowsky, Takano Introduce Bill to Protect Nursing Home Resident and Staff During COVID-19 Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Jan. 28, 2021
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Schakowsky, Bilirakis Introduce Bill to Keep Nursing Home Residents Connected During Pandemic
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Dec. 21, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Statement On Omnibus Provision Protecting Food Access For 8,000 Illinois Supportive Living Facility Residents
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 17, 2020
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Duckworth, Durbin Introduce Bill to Allow Illinois Senior Living Facility Residents to Continue Receiving Nutritious Meals
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Dec. 9, 2020
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Tweet - "Just spoke with @aarpillinois about the impact COVID-19 is having on seniors in Illinois. It's imperative for the Senate to come together and pass an emergency relief bill that addresses hunger & provides funding to support nursing home residents and staff."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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House Approves Schneider Bill to Prevent Medicare Late Enrollment Penalties
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Rep. Brad Schneider
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| Dec. 8, 2020
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Duckworth Helps Introduce Bill to Provide Desperately Needed Funding for Home and Community-Based Services, Hazard Pay
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Sonny Perdue, Secretary of the Dept. of Agriculture - Durbin, Duckworth, Bustos, Davis Lead Illinois Delegation In Opposing USDA Effort To End Food Stamp Program At Illinois Senior Living Facilities
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| Nov. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The Trump @USDA wants to end SNAP benefits & take food off the table for 8,000 seniors in supportive living facilities--in the middle of a pandemic. @SenDuckworth , @RepCheri , @RodneyDavis , & I are leading the IL delegation in opposing this cruel effort."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Nov. 17, 2020
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Kelly Bill to Protect Seniors Passes U.S. House
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Rep. Robin Kelly
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| Nov. 13, 2020
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Neal, Larson, and Davis Slam Harmful Trump Administration Social Security Rule
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Oct. 29, 2020
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Tweet - "IL runs a leading program to help 8,000 seniors & people w/disabilities access health & nutrition services in their community, rather than an institutional setting. Despite two decades of this program, the Trump Admin has tried to rip away SNAP benefits that feed these groups."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 23, 2020
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Bost veterans bill signed into law
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Rep. Mike Bost
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| Oct. 21, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Durbin Presses SSA To Explain COVID-19 Reopening Strategies In Chicago
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Oct. 2, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Jeanne Klinefelter Wilson, Acting Assistant Secretary of the Employee Benefits Security Administration - Democrats Criticize Proposed Labor Department Rule Weakening Tool to Advance Financial Interests of Workers and Retirees
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 27, 2020
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Following Ways and Means Leaders' Urging, Social Security Administration Offers Partial Relief to Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 25, 2020
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Letter to Nancy Pelosi, Speaker of the House, and Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader - Bonamici, Katko, Wild, Stefanik Lead Bipartisan Call for $1.1B to Fund Programs for Older Americans During COVID-19
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Rep. Subramanian Krishnamoorthi, ...
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| Aug. 24, 2020
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Tweet - "Sen. McConnell should bring the Senate back to Washington to vote on the Delivering for America Act immediately. Whether it's meds, paychecks, or benefits like Social Security, millions of Americans rely on USPS. We owe it to them to keep the mail running on time."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 20, 2020
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Tweet - "Missed doses. Delayed care. Health risks. The efforts to undermine @USPS deliveries could drastically harm Illinoisans who rely on mail-order prescriptions. I wrote to orgs like @aarpillinois & @IHAhospitals to learn more about what's at stake for the communities they serve."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 19, 2020
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Tweet - "Postmaster General DeJoy needs to undo all the harmful changes he's made. Millions of Americans rely on @USPS to deliver their medications, paychecks, Social Security, and so much more. Any unnecessary delay is potentially devastating."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 18, 2020
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Tweet - "The President's attacks on @USPS are an attack on our nation's veterans and seniors. Is his re-election more important than delivering vets' their medications on time? Or than delivering social security checks to seniors? Senate Republicans will soon have to pick a side."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 17, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Andrew Saul, Commissioner of the Social Security Administration - Ways and Means Committee Leaders Call on Social Security Administration to Extend Relief to Overpaid Seniors and People with Disabilities
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| Aug. 15, 2020
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Tweet - "Yesterday was the 85th anniversary of Social Security, an earned bedrock program that millions rely on. The President's version of celebrating is to undermine the program via his recent executive order. Democrats stand committed to protecting this promise of a secure retirement."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| Aug. 10, 2020
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Letter to Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader; Charles Schumer, Senate Minority Leader; Richard Shelby, Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee; and Patrick Leahy, Vice Chairman of the Senate Appropriations Committee - Collins, Gillibrand Lead Bipartisan Call for Funding for OAA Programs In Next COVID-19 Package to Help Older Adults
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 6, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Eugene Scalia, Secretary of the Dept. of Labor - Democrats Demand Trump Administration Rescind Proposals Leaving Workers' Retirement Savings at Risk
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Sen. Dick Durbin, ...
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| Aug. 4, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Peter Gaynor, Admin. of the Federal Emergency Management Administration - Sherrill, Pascrell, Beyer, Schakowsky, and Waters Demand FEMA Response to Reports of Faulty PPE Sent to Nursing Homes
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Rep. Jan Schakowsky, ...
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| July 30, 2020
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Tweet - ". @SenDuckworth & I spoke w/IL senior living facility CEOs about the difficulties they face in securing PPE. Months into this crisis, the Trump Admin still doesn't have a plan to ensure testing & PPE for frontline workers & vulnerable communities. Our seniors are suffering for it."
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Sen. Dick Durbin
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| July 29, 2020
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Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the COVID-19 Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Ways and Means Democrats Introduce Legislation to Protect Seniors and People with Disabilities During the Covid-19 Crisis
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Rep. Danny Davis
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| July 29, 2020
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Letter to the Hon. Mitch McConnell, Senate Majority Leader - Senators Warren, Casey, Colleagues Urge Inclusion of Home and Community-Based Services Funding for Seniors and People with Disabilities in Future COVID-19 Legislation
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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| July 29, 2020
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Durbin, Duckworth Discuss COVID-19 Response With Senior Living Facility Represenatives
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Sen. Ladda Duckworth, ...
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