On behalf of our approximately 1.2 million supporters nationwide, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) would like to thank Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson and Ranking Member Tom Reed for convening this im ...
Category: Legislative News
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 5, 2019
This week, lawmakers unveiled legislation that would create a new federal paid parental leave program and pay for it using Social Security’s finances. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw two key Social Se ...
Legislative Update: April 2019
Stories About High Drug Costs Lead To Congressional Investigation of Pharmaceutical Pricing By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Director This year, The Senior Citizens League has heard from supporters like never before abou ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 29, 2019
This week, lawmakers returned to Capitol Hill following a week-long spring recess, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw support in Congress grow for two key bills that would strengthen the Social Security program. ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 22, 2019
This week, lawmakers remained in their home states and districts for a week-long spring break. They are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday, March 25. In the meantime, many Members of Congress will be hosting to ...
Enhancing Social Security: Statement Submitted to Ways and Means Subcommittee
On behalf of our approximately 1.2 million supporters nationwide, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) would like to thank Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John Larson and Ranking Member Tom Reed for convening this imp ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 15, 2019
This week, the House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee held two hearings on the need to strengthen and improve the Social Security program. In addition, one key bill that would reduce prescription drug prices f ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 8, 2019
This week, The Senior Citizens League endorsed the bipartisan Fair COLA for Seniors Act, and the Senate Finance Committee met to discuss abuse and neglect in nursing homes. TSCL Endorses the Fair COLA for Seniors Act ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending March 1, 2019
This week, one Senate committee held a hearing to question the leaders of the pharmaceutical industry, and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) saw one key Social Security bill gain support in the House of Representatives. ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending February 22, 2019
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed new legislation that would make the Social Security program fairer for millions of teachers, police officers, and other public employees. In addition, lawmakers remai ...