Social Security
Washington, D.C. – During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing on the proposed FY23 budget with Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how programs like the Affordable Care Act, Child Tax Credit, Social Security, and Medicare help American families, especially during times of inflation.
Hartford, CT – This week, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) sent a letter to House Appropriations Labor, Health and Human Services, and Related Agencies Subcommittee Chair Rosa L.
Hartford, CT – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement on the 2022 Social Security Trustees Report. Chairman Larson’s legislation, Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust (H.R. 5723), would enhance benefits and improve solvency.
Rep. Larson speaking at the Connecticut AFL-CIO Headquarters in Rocky Hill
Hartford, CT – Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) joined Connecticut AFL-CIO President Ed Hawthorne and members of the AFL-CIO to announce the AFL-CIO's support for Social Security 2100: A Sacred Trust. Alongside more than 200 cosponsors in the House, Rep. Larson introduced this bill in Congress to increase Social Security benefits across the board and strengthen the program.
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) led a letter of his Ways and Means colleagues to the Biden Administration urging them to create a new Beneficiary Advocate position within the Social Security Administration (SSA).
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) held a hearing entitled "Strengthening Social Security’s Customer Service."
Washington, D.C. - Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Acting Ranking Member Kevin Hern (OK-01) sent the following letter to Social Security Administration (SSA) Inspector General Gail Ennis requesting answers regarding SSA’s telephone service performance after reports of substantial disruptions:
May 16, 2022
The Honorable Gail S. Ennis
Inspector General
Social Security Administration
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
By Mark Miller
May 5, 2022 May
Social Security has never failed to make its benefit payments since the mailing of monthly checks began in 1940, but most Americans these days are worried about the future of the program.
Washington, D.C. – During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing on the proposed FY23 budget with Health and Human Services Secretary Xaiver Becerra, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how the Affordable Care Act and Social Security lift Americans up.