Larson, DeLauro, Evans, Frankel Call Out Trump Administration for Raising Costs on Seniors

Washington, D.C. – Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01), Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Dwight Evans (PA-03), and Lois Frankel (FL-22) released a joint statement calling on the Trump Administration to reverse course on its Social Security claw back rule that would still result in half of the Social Security check of affected seniors being taken away each month because of government mistakes:

“If the government makes a mistake and overpays your monthly Social Security benefits, you should not be the one punished. These claw backs only make it harder for seniors to make ends meet – forcing them to pinch pennies at a time when many already struggle with high costs. We supported the previous administration’s action that would have limited these claw backs to no more than 10 percent of seniors' monthly benefit. President Trump’s proposal would allow nearly half of that benefit to be withheld each month, down from his original 100 percent confiscation proposal. Our bill clearly made them take notice, but it should not take public pressure to do what is right for seniors.  We will keep pushing for a 10 percent cap to protect vulnerable seniors.

“President Trump claimed he would lower costs for hardworking Americans. If he is serious about that promise, he should not raise costs on seniors by penalizing them for mistakes made by the government.” 

Earlier this month, the lawmakers introduced the ‘Claws Off Social Security’ Act, legislation that would cap the Social Security Administration’s overpayment withholding rate at 10 percent of a Social Security benefit on a monthly basis. You can learn more HERE.