Social Security

Rep. Larson calls Trump budget a ‘non-starter’ due to billions in cuts to Social Security

February 10, 2020

Rep. Larson calls Trump budget a ‘non-starter’ due to billions in cuts to Socia…

U.S. Rep. John B. Larson criticized President Donald Trump's budget for proposing cuts in Social Security of $71 billion.

"Last week President Trump said he was going to protect Social Security. This week, he released his budget which includes $71 billion in cuts to Social Security,'' Larson said in a statement. "This budget in a non-starter. His proposed cuts to Social Security, Medicare, food-assistance programs, and more will only hurt those who are already struggling. The President should live up to his promise, instead of breaking it."

Issues:Social Security

Larson Response to the SOTU

February 4, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement in response to President Trump’s State of the Union address.

Issues:Social Security

ICYMI: Larson, Boyle, Neal, & Davis Lead Letter to Oppose Propose Rule to Cut Social Security

January 31, 2020

Press Release

Yesterday, Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee John B. Larson (CT-01), Rep. Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ways and Means Chairman Richard Neal (MA-01), and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (IL-07) led a letter to the Commissioner of Social Security, Andrew Saul, to oppose the Trump Administration’s proposed rule to cut Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits.

Issues:Social Security

The ‘Grand Bargain’ Approach To Social Security Is Dead—Good Riddance

January 24, 2020

In The News

The ‘Grand Bargain’ Approach To Social Security Is Dead—Good Riddance

As President Trump mingled with political and economic elites this week in Davos, Switzerland, he was asked whether cuts to Social Security would ever be on his agenda. "At some point they will be," he said—an answer that I am sure has Republican strategists cringing.

Issues:Social Security

Expand Social Security Caucus Chairs React to Trump’s Comments on Cutting Social Security

January 22, 2020

Press Release

Today, the Expand Social Security Caucus Co-Chairs, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), Reps. Raúl M. Grijalva (AZ-03), Terri Sewell (AL-07), and Debbie Dingell (MI-12), reacted to President Trump’s comments that cutting “entitlement programs” was on the table.

Issues:Social Security

Larson, Patient Advocate Highlight Harmful Draft Social Security Rule

January 17, 2020

Press Release

Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) and patient advocate Peter Morley released a video highlighting how harmful the Trump Administration’s proposed Social Security disability rule would be.

Issues:Social Security

Larson, Veterans’ Groups Condemn Trump Administration’s Proposed Social Security Disability Rule

January 9, 2020

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01), the Union Veterans Council (AFL-CIO), and VoteVets released the following statement condemning the Trump Administration’s proposed Social Security disability rule which would increase the frequency of continuing disability reviews (CDR).

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Larson Applauds Critical Funding to Bolster Service at Social Security Administration

December 18, 2019

Press Release

Today, Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) of the Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee applauded the House passage of H.R. 1865, the Further Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2020 which included a $100 million increase for the Social Security Administration to strengthen front-line service delivery for the American public.

Issues:Social Security

Larson, Reed Introduce Bill to Help Victims of Identity Theft

December 17, 2019

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) introduced the Improving Social Security’s Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act.

Issues:Social Security

Larson, Reed Request Review of Social Security’s Efforts to Combat Robocalls

December 10, 2019

Press Release

Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson (CT-01) and Ranking Member Tom Reed (NY-23) sent letters to Social Security Administration (SSA) Commissioner Andrew Saul and SSA Inspector General Gail S. Ennis asking them to review and address fraudulent Social Security robocalls.

Issues:Social Security