Survey of 2018 House campaign websites: on Social Security
Anthony Gonzalez:
Put entitlements on path towards sustainability
We need to put our social security and Medicare programs on a path towards sustainability so that they survive for generations to come. Both of these critical programs are set to implode by 2030 if we do not make them solvent. With the endless number
of federal programs, our government is plagued by too many bad actors who fraudulently abuse the system at the expense of the American taxpayer. We need to more aggressively monitor and act against those who are taking advantage of the system.
Source: 2018 OH-16 House campaign website AnthonyGonzalez.com
May 12, 2020
Jared Golden:
Protect Social Security; increase benefits
- Promised to protect Social Security and increase benefits so that no senior retires in poverty.
- Signed onto legislation to repeal the Windfall Elimination Program and Government Pension Offset, poorly-designed calculations that unfairly
reduce Maine retirees' Social Security benefits.
- Fought to lower prescription drug costs for seniors by proposing a cap on out-of-pocket Medicare part D costs and introducing legislation that would punish drug companies for excessive price hikes.
Source: 2018 ME-2 House campaign website JaredGoldenForCongress.com
May 8, 2020
Elaine Luria:
Strengthen Medicare and Social Security
Every Senior that paid into Social Security and Medicare deserves the benefits they've earned. One of my top priorities is working to strengthen Medicare and Social Security.
I've sponsored legislation to allow the government to negotiate with drug companies to keep our costs in check while providing seniors with the life-saving medicines they need. I've led the fight to protect Virginia's historic Medicaid expansion.
Source: 2018 VA-2 House campaign website ElaineForCongress.com
May 3, 2020
Veronica Escobar:
Scrap the cap on payments into Social Security
I will protect and expand Social Security and Medicare benefits--and scrap the cap on what the rich pay into Social Security so the wealthy pay the same rate into the program as everyone else.I see the impact of income
inequality everyday and will fight to fix our broken economic system, while protecting the gains made by working families and fighting for tax reforms that support the families I represent.
Source: 2018 TX-16 House campaign website VeronicaEscobar.com
May 1, 2020
John Joyce:
No changes for those near retirement age
As a doctor and son from a middle class family, I know that seniors count on Medicare and Social Security. They've worked hard to build our great nation and we must keep our commitment to them. I do not support any bill or changes
that would affect those near retirement age. I believe we need to protect Social Security and Medicare and make sure they are around for future generations.
Source: 2018 PA-13 House campaign website JohnJoyceForCongress.com
Apr 30, 2020
Lizzie Pannill Fletcher:
Oppose cutting, privatizing Social Security, Medicare
We have an absolute obligation to protect Social Security and Medicare. I will oppose efforts to privatize Social Security and Medicare, and
I will oppose efforts to cut benefits for seniors or the disabled. To ensure the long-term viability of these programs we need to make government work more efficiently by cutting wasteful spending, fraud, and abuse, but not by cutting these programs.
Source: 2018 TX-7 House campaign website LizzieFletcher.com
Apr 30, 2020
Max Rose:
Protect and expand Social Security
Max is working to ensure that Americans can retire with dignity by protecting and expanding Social Security and preventing Republicans from raising the retirement age. Max supports lowering the age of Medicare eligibility to 55 and working to stabilize
pension plans. He's also focused on finding innovative ways to create and promote private retirement savings accounts for those who do not have access to retirement plans with their employer.
Source: 2018 NY-11 House campaign website MaxRose.house.gov
Apr 29, 2020
Mikie Sherrill:
Oppose all efforts to privatize Social Security and Medicare
I will make sure that Social Security and Medicare are protected. I will oppose any budget that proposes cutting Social Security and Medicare to pay for the fiscally irresponsible tax plan and
I'll also oppose all efforts to privatize Social Security and Medicare. These plans would benefit insurance companies and investment firms while cutting benefits for seniors.
Source: 2018 NJ-11 House campaign website MikieSherrill.com
Apr 29, 2020
Dean Phillips:
Protect Social Security from being privatized or reduced
Dean's Priority: Retirement Security: Dean will fight to protect Social Security from being cut, privatized, or reduced for Minnesota seniors. He'll also work to ensure that Social Security benefits keep up with the rising costs faced by our
parents, grandparents, and veterans. As a place to start, Dean is an advocate for a mechanism by which wealthier retirees may voluntarily redirect their benefits to lower-income retirees.
Source: 2018 MN-3 House campaign website PhillipsForCongress.org
Apr 28, 2020
Angie Craig:
Strengthen Social Security & Medicare; shore up funding
Medicare and Social Security allow Americans who have paid into these programs their entire lives to retire with dignity. That's why I oppose any changes that would cut, privatize or jeopardize these programs. I am determined to find ways
to strengthen Social Security and Medicare. I am committed to eliminating waste, fraud and abuse of both programs, and shoring up their funding--even if it requires asking millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.
Source: 2018 MN-2 House campaign website AngieCraig.com
Apr 27, 2020
Haley Stevens:
Will fight any attempt to privatize or cut Social Security
I will fight any attempt to privatize or cut Social Security or turn Medicare into a voucher program. Instead, we must protect and expand Social Security benefits to keep up with the costs faced by our seniors, grandparents, and veterans.
These are programs that seniors paid into their entire working lives, and we must keep our promise to them by ensuring these programs are protected now and for generations to come.
Source: 2018 MI11 House campaign website HaleyStevensForCongress.com
Apr 26, 2020
Mike Levin:
Oppose any and all efforts to privatize Social Security
Mike believes that we must fight to preserve Medicare and Social Security, essential programs that reflect our shared commitment to support seniors, and that we must oppose any and all Republican efforts to privatize Social Security or raise the
retirement age--an unfair idea that will hurt seniors who have worked the hardest. This is why Mike co-sponsored the Social Security Fairness Act and the Social Security 2100 Act, to protect and strengthen benefits for our seniors and future retirees.
Source: 2018 CA-49 House campaign website MikeLevin.org
Apr 23, 2020
TJ Cox:
Will fight any attempt to privatize or cut
As a boy, TJ's father was tragically killed in a car accident but Social Security's Survivor Benefits for Children were there to help him and his family in their time of need.
He is committed to protecting Medicare and Social Security so that seniors and families in the Central Valley receive the full benefits they have been promised. He will fight back against any attempt to privatize or cut these programs.
Source: 2018 CA-21 House campaign website TJCoxForCongress.com
Apr 23, 2020
Tom Malinowski:
Subject earnings above $400,000 to the payroll tax
Social Security is a service that we pay into for our entire working lives. It is Congress's responsibility to ensure that we receive the full benefits of Social Security when we retire. I support the Social Security 2100 Act, which protects the
program's longevity, and will actually expand benefits to millions of Americans. By subjecting earnings above $400,000 to the payroll tax, Social Security will remain solvent beyond 2100, while protecting Middle Class Americans from any tax increases.
Source: 2018 NJ-7 House campaign website MalinowskiForNJ.com
May 17, 2019
Dan McCready:
Protect Social Security and Medicare from privatization
[Dan McCready] knows the importance of preserving Social Security and Medicare for our middle class. We need common sense to protect our current seniors and ensure that those retiring in the years to come will also have a safety net.
Dan will oppose any efforts by corporate special interests to turn Medicare into a risky voucher program and any efforts to turn Social Security over to the stock market and gamble seniors' retirement.
Source: 2018 NC-9 House campaign website, DanMcCready.com
Nov 6, 2018
Cindy Axne:
Will fight against social security privatization
Donald Trump and Paul Ryan's budgets try to cut Medicare and privatize it, threatening seniors who have worked hard and paid into these systems. Cindy will stop Trump and Ryan, honoring the promises we've made to seniors. As a volunteer for years with
Friends of the Elderly, Cindy's seen up close how much our seniors depend on Social Security & Medicare. Cindy will fight Republican efforts to privatize and defund these programs so our seniors and families can live their lives with dignity.
Source: 2018 IA-3 House campaign website CindyAxneForCongress .com
Nov 1, 2018
David Trone:
Social Security works but needs cap raised on taxable wages
Social Security is one of the most successful programs in American history. It's estimated that the program keeps 22 million Americans from living in poverty. The program will face challenges as our population continues to age.
The number of workers per retiree is declining. If no action is taken, there will not be sufficient funds to pay out full Social Security by 2034. To fix the funding, we should increase the cap on taxable wages.
Source: 2018 MD-6 House campaign website DavidTronecom
Oct 29, 2018
Colin Allred:
Protect Social Security and Medicare from cuts
Congressman Sessions and his allies will have to cut Medicare and Social Security in order to pay for the tax giveaway to corporations and the wealthiest Americans -- breaking the promise made to our seniors.
I will fight for middle class tax cuts--not handouts to those at the top. And while Pete Sessions has voted to raise the retirement age and cut Medicare benefits, I will protect them.
Source: 2018 TX-32 House campaign website ColinAllred.com
Oct 17, 2018
Deb Haaland:
Increase Social Security by ending the cap on taxable income
In Congress I will fight for: To expand social security, by ending the cap on taxable income, so that more older Americans can retire with dignity. Current Social Security for many seniors is simply too low to meet basic needs like food, housing,
and healthcare. Right now, only income up to $128,400 per year is taxable on social security, meaning our country's highest earners aren't paying their fair share.
Source: 2018 NM-1st House campaign website DebForCongress.com
Oct 9, 2018
Lori Trahan:
Fight to keep Social Security uncut & safe for seniors
Trahan said families want a representative they know, someone who has a first-hand understanding of their issues, and one they can trust will fight for them. "Working class people are afraid--they are afraid their Social Security will be cut, they
worry about being able to support their families, and they fear for their children's futures," said Trahan. "People want a government that works for them and they want a representative who shares their feelings, their experiences, and their story."
Source: 2018 Massachusetts 3rd House campaign website LoriTrahan.com
Oct 9, 2018
Amy McGrath:
Expand Social Security to include teachers
"While I wish Kentucky would change its plan to allow teachers to receive both a pension from the state and also pay into the Social Security system--just like military retirees and other federal government retirees get to do--
that is a decision that rests with General Assembly and the governor."
Source: 2018 KY-6 House campaign website AmyMcgrathForCongress.com
Jul 4, 2018
Ayanna Pressley:
Social Security is crucial and must not be cut
Republicans in Congress continue to look for new ways to undermine Social Security and Medicare, but we must be steadfast in our promise to older Americans who have paid into these essential programs their entire lives. Ayanna doesn't just oppose
cutting Social Security and Medicare, she emphatically supports expanding these critical programs, because retirement security is more than a senior issue, it's a family concern.
Source: 2018 MA 7th House campaign website AyannaPressley.com
Jul 4, 2018
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