This week, lawmakers failed to reach a deal to end the partial government shutdown, and several key bills that would strengthen retirement security were introduced in the new Congress. Government Shutdown Continues fo ...
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Legislative Update for Week Ending January 4, 2019
This week, the 116th Congress convened in Washington and The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) continued shaping its legislative agenda for the year ahead. Meanwhile, the federal government remained partially closed with no ...
Special Legislative Update for January 2, 2019
The federal government has been partially shut down since December 22, 2018, but The Senior Citizens League wants older Americans to know that Social Security and Medicare benefits will not be impacted by this partial go ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 28, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League began gearing up for 116th Congress, which begins on Thursday, January 3rd. TSCL Prepares for 116th Congress This week, The Senior Citizens League’s legislative team began prep ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 21, 2018
This week, lawmakers continued working towards a last-minute deal to keep the federal government funded past Friday, December 21st. In addition, a federal judge in Texas struck down the Affordable Care Act (ACA) – a move ...
Legislative Update: December 2018
New Legislation Contains Changes That Will Reduce Your Costs By Jessie Gibbons, Legislative Director Several legislative victories have made 2018 a year to remember for The Senior Citizens League. Lawmakers made ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 14, 2018
This week, lawmakers continued working towards a deal to keep the federal government funded past Friday, December 21st. In addition, The Senior Citizens League saw two key bills gain support in the House of Representativ ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 7, 2018
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) hand-delivered petitions to leaders in the Senate requesting their support for legislation that would strengthen and expand the Social Security program. In addition, lawmakers ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending November 30, 2018
This week, House and Senate lawmakers returned to Washington to resume the “lame duck” session of Congress and continued working towards a deal to keep the federal government operating past next Friday. In addition, The ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending November 23, 2018
This week, House and Senate lawmakers left Washington for a week-long holiday recess. They are expected to return to Capitol Hill on Monday to resume the “lame duck” session. Lawmakers Leave Town for Holiday Recess ...