This week, The Senior Citizens League released its final estimate for the 2019 Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA), and four key bills gained support in Congress. TSCL Estimates 2019 Social Security COLA ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending September 28, 2018
This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill and those in the House passed legislation that will reduce prescription drug costs at pharmacies. In addition, the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee met to di ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 21, 2018
This week, House lawmakers returned to their home districts for a week-long recess, and those in the Senate joined them after advancing legislation that would reduce prescription drug prices at pharmacies. Lawmakers A ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 14, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for legislation that would increase the administrative funding of the Social Security program, prevent field office closures, and eliminate two waiting p ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending September 7, 2018
This week, lawmakers in the Senate advanced legislation that would reduce prescription drug prices for older Americans if signed into law. Meanwhile, those in the House returned to Capitol Hill following a month-long rec ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 31, 2018
This week, House lawmakers remained in their home districts for the final week of the August recess. Meanwhile, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw support grow for one key bill that would increase competition in the p ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 24, 2018
This week, House lawmakers remained in their home districts to continue the August recess. Meanwhile, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw support grow in the Senate for three bipartisan bills that would strengthen the ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 17, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed legislation that would provide the most vulnerable seniors with a new poverty relief benefit. In addition, House lawmakers remained in their home districts to continu ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 10, 2018
This week, lawmakers in the House and Senate remained in their home states and districts for the summer recess. In the days ahead, many will attend local events and host town hall meetings. Summer Congressional Recess ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending August 3, 2018
This week, Senator Marco Rubio (FL) introduced legislation that would negatively impact the future of the Social Security program and weaken retirement security if adopted. In addition, House lawmakers remained in their ...