Larson: Bipartisan Funding Package Rejects Republican Scheme to Cut Social Security Behind Closed Doors

 Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) released the following statement after House passage of the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2024, which excluded House Republicans’ demand for a commission with the power to fast-track cuts to Medicare and Social Security. 

“Today’s vote is a victory for the nearly 70 million Americans who rely on Social Security,” said Larson. “Throughout the past year, Speaker Johnson and his Conference have demanded a closed-door commission that would fast-track cuts to hard-working Americans’ earned benefits. The bipartisan government funding package rejects their scheme to slash Social Security. We do not need to study Social Security behind closed doors. We need to enhance benefits for the first time in more than 50 years and strengthen America’s number one anti-poverty program for the elderly and children by ensuring the wealthy finally pay their fair share. I want to thank Rep. Rosa DeLauro for her leadership throughout the appropriations process in addition to the rest of the Connecticut Delegation who have continued to support not only protecting but strengthening Social Security. I will continue to stand up for America’s working families and seniors to ensure the fiscal commission is not included in the second round of government funding bills Congress will consider this month.” 

Last month, Rep. Larson stood with labor leaders to oppose Republicans’ commission that would gut critical programs and benefits for our seniors, veterans, and children after the House Budget Committee voted to advance the proposal. More than 100 advocacy groups and 116 House Democrats came out against the proposed commission.