This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) monitored negotiations to reduce prescription drug prices, and one congressional subcommittee met to discuss the future of the Social Security number. Trump Administration ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending May 11, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) delivered letters to Congress asking lawmakers to improve Medicare coverage for essential health services. In addition, the House Budget Committee met to discuss the fiscal 20 ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 4, 2018
This week, lawmakers in the House and Senate adjourned for a week-long recess. In addition, The Senior Citizens League saw three key Social Security and Medicare bills gain support in the House. Lawmakers Adjourn for ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 27, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed two bills that would expand Medicare coverage to include hearing, dental, and vision services. In addition, lawmakers prepared for a week-long recess on Friday, and t ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 20, 2018
This week, two lawmakers in the Senate introduced a bill that would strengthen and improve the Social Security program for decades to come. In addition, several key bills gained cosponsors in the House and Senate. Sen ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 13, 2018
This week, lawmakers returned to Washington following a two-week spring recess and voted on a balanced budget amendment to the constitution that would have been disastrous for Social Security and Medicare benefits if ado ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 6, 2018
This week, lawmakers remained in their home states and districts to continue the two-week spring recess. Meanwhile, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed one new bill that would reduce prescription drug costs and on ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 30, 2018
This week, lawmakers returned to their home states and districts for a two-week recess. Meanwhile, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed three new bills that would combat the opioid epidemic if signed into law, and ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 23, 2018
This week, lawmakers reached a bipartisan deal to fund the federal government through the end of the fiscal year. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed one new bill that would improve the Social Securit ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 16, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League’s (TSCL’s) Board of Trustees visited Capitol Hill to build support for legislation that would strengthen and protect Social Security. In addition, two key bills gained support in the ...