Representatives

Senators and Representatives Urge End to Social Security Offset for Defaulted Student Loans

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Pramila Jayapal, along with a group of lawmakers, is urging federal agencies to put an end to the practice of using Social Security benefits to pay off defaulted student loans. The lawmakers highlight the detrimental impact this practice has on seniors and individuals with disabilities who rely on Social Security as their primary source of income. According to a 2016 report requested by former Senator Claire McCaskill and Senator Elizabeth …

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U.S House of Representatives Health Subcommittee Hearings Uncover Major Health Care Cost Disparity and Discuss Way to Create More Price Transparency in Health Care Costs

In Washington, D.C., the U.S. House of Representative Health Subcommittee of the Energy and Commerce Committee recently held a hearing to address the issue of health care costs and price transparency. While various other health care policy issues have been in the spotlight, federal lawmakers are considering steps to tackle the issue of transparency in health care pricing. During the hearing on January 31, shareholders and policy experts voiced their support for the “Lower Costs, …

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Legislation to Repeal Federal Taxation of Social Security Benefits Introduced by Bipartisan Representatives

Denver, Colorado – Two Democratic representatives, Angie Craig from Minnesota, and Yadira Caraveo from Colorado, have introduced a new legislative proposal known as the “You Earned It, You Keep It Act.” This act aims to eliminate federal taxation on Social Security benefits starting in 2025. Caraveo emphasized that the proposed legislation would be funded by raising the cap for individuals earning more than $250,000 annually. She emphasized the importance of ensuring that hard-working individuals can …

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