This week, The Senior Citizens League was pleased to see support grow for two key bills that would strengthen the Social Security and Medicare programs if adopted by Congress. Two Key Bills Gain Cosponsors This wee ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending June 7, 2019
This week, lawmakers returned to Washington following a week-long holiday recess and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for one new bill that would improve the Social Security cost-of-living adjustme ...
H.R. 2787, CPI for Seniors Act
If adopted, H.R. 2787 would mandate the monthly formulation and publication of a consumer price index specifically for senior citizens for the purpose of establishing an accurate Social Security COLA for beneficiaries. ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 31, 2019
This week, lawmakers in the House and Senate remained in their home states and districts for a week-long holiday recess. They are expected to return to Washington on Monday, June 3rd. Congress Adjourns for Memorial Da ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 24, 2019
This week, The Senior Citizens League was pleased to see support grow for two key bills that would strengthen the Social Security and Medicare programs if adopted. In addition, lawmakers returned to their home states and ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 17, 2019
This week, the House Budget Committee met to discuss retirement security in America, and The Senior Citizens League saw three key Social Security bills gain support in Congress. House Committee Discusses Retirement Se ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 10, 2019
This week, The Senior Citizens League saw support grow for three key bills that would strengthen and improve the Social Security and Medicare programs if adopted by Congress. Three Key Bills Gain Support in Congress ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 3, 2019
This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill following a two-week spring recess, and one member of The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) Board of Trustees visited Capitol Hill to advocate for legislation that would impr ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 26, 2019
This week, the Social Security and Medicare Boards of Trustees released their highly anticipated annual reports on the financial status of the two programs. In addition, lawmakers remained in their home states and distri ...
S. 1132, Protecting and Preserving Social Security Act
If adopted, S. 1132 would base annual Social Security cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) on the Consumer Price Index for Elderly Consumers (CPI-E). It would also improve the solvency of the Social Security program by pha ...
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