This week, several lawmakers in the House and Senate met to mark the day when millionaires stop paying into the Social Security program for the year. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support f ...
Category: Legislative News
Legislative Update for Week Ending February 10, 2017
This week, lawmakers in the Senate voted to confirm the nomination of Congressman Tom Price (GA-6), who was selected by the Trump administration to become the next Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending February 3, 2017
This week, despite a boycott by several lawmakers, the Senate Finance Committee advanced the nomination of Congressman Tom Price (GA-6), who was selected by the administration to lead the Department of Health and Human S ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 27, 2017
This week, lawmakers in the Senate held confirmation hearings to question Congressman Tom Price (GA-6) and Congressman Mick Mulvaney (SC-5), who have been nominated by President Donald Trump to fill important positions i ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 20, 2017
This week, four congressional committees began crafting legislation to repeal the Affordable Care Act (ACA). In addition, the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions (HELP) Committee held a courtesy confirmation hea ...
Legislative Update January 2017
How TSCL Is Working For Older Americans By Jessie Gibbons, Senior Policy Analyst After November’s highly anticipated election and an active “lame duck” session on Capitol Hill, the 115th Congress has officially beg ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 13, 2017
This week, lawmakers in the Senate adopted a budget resolution that lays the groundwork for a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. In addition, The Senior Citizens League (TSCL) announced its support for three new bills in ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending January 6, 2017
This week, the 115th Congress convened and lawmakers in the Senate took the first steps towards a repeal of the Affordable Care Act. 115th Congress Convenes On Tuesday, new and veteran lawmakers in the House and Se ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 30, 2016
This week, Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts to continue the holiday recess. Congress Remains in Recess for Winter Break This week, lawmakers the House and Senate remained in their hom ...
Legislative Update for Week Ending December 23, 2016
This week, Members of Congress remained in their home states and districts for the holiday recess. Congress Remains in Recess for Winter Break This week, lawmakers the House and Senate remained in their home states ...