116th Congress
I'm one of the youngest Millennials, born in 1995. Every day, I work to organize young people to take back our government by electing leaders who will fight for our future instead of for corporate donors. That includes fighting to expand, never cut, Social Security's modest benefits.
Wall Street and its allies have spent decades attempting to convince my generation that Social Security won't be there for us—but that's not true. In fact, Millennials and Gen Zs will rely on our Social Security system even more than our parents and grandparents do.
EAST HARTFORD, CT — U.S. Rep. Peter DeFazio of Oregon said he doesn't know of any members of Congress aside from U.S. Rep. John B. Larson, who have imagined and proposed large infrastructure projects for their home states.
It is going to be a busy fall for legislators and regulators dealing with retirement policy.
Congress is to consider separate bills that reform the finances of both Social Security and struggling pension plans. Another bill that expands retirement saving options also will be on the legislative docket. Meanwhile, several states and professional groups will be working to toughen ethical standards for financial advisers.
Here's a roundup of the central issues likely to make headlines during what remains of 2019.
Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) criticized the Trump Administration for diverting $3.6 Billion from 127 military projects to build a wall along the United States' Southern border.
"Diverting $3.6 billion from military projects in the United States and abroad is reckless and irresponsible. It puts our national security and our men and women in uniform at risk. Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle have warned that a border wall would be a waste of taxpayer dollars. I will join my colleagues in Congress to fight this unwise policy," said Larson.