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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
Wyden Lauds New Proposal to Help Most Vulnerable in SSI
Sen. Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2023
Booker, Pressley Reintroduce Bicameral "Baby Bonds" Legislation to Tackle Wealth Inequality
Sen. Cory Booker
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
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
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
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
Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefit Increases
Rep. Mike Thompson
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
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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
Wyden Lauds New Proposal to Help Most Vulnerable in SSI
Sen.Ron Wyden
Feb. 15, 2023
Booker, Pressley Reintroduce Bicameral "Baby Bonds" Legislation to Tackle Wealth Inequality
Sen.Cory Booker
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
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
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
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
Thompson Releases Statement on Social Security Benefit Increases
Rep.Mike Thompson
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
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