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Larson Remarks At Ways and Means Hearing
April 6, 2022
During today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing, “Overcoming Racism to Advance Economic Opportunity”, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) highlighted how Social Security could be used to do just that.
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April 4, 2022
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) welcomed Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Kijakazi’s announcement that Social Security field offices will be resuming in-person services on April 7th.
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March 29, 2022
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) reintroduced the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.
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March 25, 2022
Today, 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) wrote to Social Security Administration (SSA) Acting Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi.
Issues:Social Security
March 15, 2022
Rep. John B. Larson wrote the following letter to the editor that originally appeared in the Wall Street Journal:
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March 10, 2022
Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) raised awareness about Social Security scams and how members of the public can protect themselves and fight back.
Issues:Social Security
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February 16, 2022
Today, 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) wrote to Acting Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Kilolo Kijakazi urging SSA to seek more equitable approaches for online identity verification and to reconsider its Trump-era use of facial recognition technology via ID.me and other platforms.
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February 1, 2022
House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) released the letter he received from Acting Commissioner of Social Security Kilolo Kijakazi in response to a letter he sent in December 2021 asking for information on what actions the Social Security Administration (SSA) is taking to strengthen overall customer service while ensuring the safety of the public and SSA employees during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Issues:Social Security
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For 90 years, the Federal Government has kept a sacred promise to all Americans: if they contribute to Social Security with each and every paycheck, they would be able to retire with dignity. It is Congress' responsibility to keep that promise and to safeguard Social Security for all Americans. Congress must also ensure the benefits keep up with Americans' expenses – today, tomorrow, and forever.