This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) released a new study that confirms a major loss of buying power for Social Security benefits. In addition, one new bill that would strengthen and expand the Social Security pr ...
Category: Legislative News
Legislative Update: June 2017
Legislation To Boost Benefits and Improve Social Security Solvency Introduced By Jessie Gibbons, Senior Policy Analyst Legislation that would boost Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the trust fund ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending June 2, 2017
This week, Members of Congress adjourned for a week-long holiday recess, and many have been hosting town hall meetings in their home states and districts. Lawmakers Adjourn for Holiday Recess This week, lawmakers i ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 26, 2017
This week, President Donald Trump sent his fiscal 2018 budget request to Congress, and one key Social Security bill gained support in the Senate. Trump Sends First Budget Request to Congress On Tuesday, President T ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 19, 2017
This week, a bipartisan group of Senators sent a letter to the White House urging executive action on prescription drug prices. In addition, two key bills gained support in the House. Senators Urge Action on Drug Pric ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 12, 2017
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) endorsed new legislation that would make the Social Security program more equitable for public employees. TSCL Endorses New Social Security Legislation This week, TSCL a ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending May 5, 2017
This week, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for new legislation that would improve the Social Security cost-of-living adjustment (COLA). TSCL Endorses New COLA Legislation This week, TSCL end ...
Legislative Update: May 2017
Failing To Lift The Debt Limit Would Put Social Security Checks On Hold By Jessie Gibbons, Senior Policy Analyst While Congress was busy debating the repeal of the Affordable Care Act and tax cuts for millionaires ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 28, 2017
This week, Members of Congress returned to Washington following a two-week recess and quickly began working on legislation to prevent a government shutdown. In addition, House Republicans revived the American Health Care ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending April 21, 2017
This week, lawmakers remained in their home states and districts to finish the two-week spring recess. Spring Recess Continues This week, lawmakers in the House and Senate remained in their home states and district ...