If signed into law, S. 99 would allow Notch victims born between the years 1917 and 1926 to choose between four lump sum payments totaling $5,000 or an improved monthly benefit computation formula. Senator David Vitte ...
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S. 20, Social Security Lock-Box Act
If signed into law, S. 20 would establish a procedure to safeguard the Social Security trust funds. It would prevent the program’s excess funds from being used for any purpose other than to provide retirement security. ...
H.R. 111, To protect the Trust Funds from the Public Debt Limit
If signed into law, H.R. 111 would protect the Social Security and Medicare trust funds from the public debt limit. In the event of a government shutdown, it would ensure that Social Security monies are used only to pay ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 9, 2015
This week, Members of Congress returned to Capitol Hill to begin the first session of the 114th Congress, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for several new bills. 114th Congress Begins with N ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 2, 2015
Lawmakers remained in their home states and districts this week for the New Year’s holiday. They will return to Washington on Monday, January 5th, to begin the first session of the 114th Congress. The Senior Citizens Lea ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 26, 2014
Lawmakers remained in recess this week for the Christmas holiday. New and veteran lawmakers in both chambers are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday, January 5th, to begin the 114th Congress. Be sure to check ba ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 19, 2014
After passing the so-called “cromnibus” late last week, Members of Congress returned to their home states and districts for the remainder of the year. They will return to Capitol Hill in January to begin the 114th Congre ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 12, 2014
This week, Members of Congress compromised on a spending package that will fund the federal government through the remainder of the fiscal year. Leaders Announce Spending Compromise On Tuesday, leaders in Congress ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 5, 2014
This week, lawmakers continued working on legislation to keep the government funded past December 11th. Work on Spending Bill Continues This week, appropriators in the House and Senate revealed a unique proposal to ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending November 28, 2014
This week, Members of Congress adjourned for the Thanksgiving holiday. They are expected to return to Washington on Monday, December 1st. Congress Adjourns for Thanksgiving Lawmakers in the House and Senate returne ...
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