On the recordMay 15, 2024
Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman from Colorado, our esteemed leader, for his contribution. I would point out as well that the repeal of WEP and GPO, which directly impacts police officers and firefighters, is contained within our proposal. It needs a vote. Social Security has no impact on the debt or deficit and, as President Biden has proposed, is fully paid for by--most Americans don't even realize this--lifting the cap on people making over $400,000. Doing so allows us to enhance the program for the first time in 20-plus years and also makes sure that we extend the solvency of the program. Someone who knows that extraordinarily well is the gentleman from New Jersey, who also serves on the Social Security Subcommittee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Pascrell).
