Social Security actually doesn't contribute a penny to the national debt.

When you work hard, you play by the rules, you ought to be able to retire with dignity.

For the Michiganders, the seniors that I represent barely getting by on their Social Security check, the answer to the long-term solvency of Social Security is not to increase the retirement age, not to cut benefits.

It is our generation who is benefiting from Social Security that needs to make sure that the next generations have the same benefits that we have.

I rise this morning to address a pertinent issue for all Americans, that being Social Security. Mr. Speaker, as you know, it has been more than 50-plus years since Congress, the only body that can, has taken action to enhance Social…

I want to point out to Speaker Johnson that he has 158,000 Social Security recipients in his district, and in Louisiana, they receive $233 million in monthly benefits. Think about what that does for economic development for those people…

Not only is it true, but I think what the general public needs to understand, and as you point out, Mr. Cartwright, the saying goes like this: Well, people are living longer, so, therefore, because they are living longer, what we ought to…

I thank the gentleman from Rhode Island for his comments, and I wanted to say this, as well, that this is a bill that was constructed by more than 350 different groups across this great country and by Members of this body who put together…

I thank the gentleman for his comments, and I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair and not to a perceived viewing audience. ____________________

That is correct. I guess the sad thing is that this needs a vote. It needs a debate. Philosophically, if you believe--and God bless, some on the other side do believe this is some form of socialism and that everybody ought to be able to…

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for her comments, and I reiterate that all we are asking for is a vote. For those citizens tuned in to C-SPAN and listening tonight, if you are saying, What do you mean? Why is it that you can't get a…

I thank the gentlewoman from California for again highlighting what we are asking for: a vote. Imagine the United States Congress actually voting. Here is the deal: If you have a better idea, please bring it to the floor. Let's vote on it…

I thank the gentlewoman from Ohio. She mentioned Mr. Cartwright who I think epitomizes the concern that exists in this body, in the Congress, for people who go back home every week and meet with their constituents. The constituents of…

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…

I thank the gentlewoman from New Mexico for her eloquence. There is no one more eloquent or well-versed on this subject than the deaness of the House of Representatives. She is someone who has lived and breathed this issue and has stood up…

I rise this evening with my colleagues to have a discussion about the Nation's number one antipoverty program for the elderly and the Nation's number one antipoverty program for children. More veterans rely on Social Security disability…

My good friend Jodey Arrington--and I sincerely mean that when I say that. A lot of times on this floor, we say ``good friend,'' but I appreciate the effort that he puts into his work. I bring these cards here this evening just to point…

It is great to be here this morning, and I rise to discuss the ongoing issue of Social Security. As you know, Mr. Speaker, more than 70 million Americans rely on Social Security, and Social Security is the Nation's number one antipoverty…

People making over $400,000 ought to be paying what people making 35, 50, 75, 100,000 are paying.

I commend President Biden for not only saying that we want to protect Social Security, but we want to expand its benefits.

I especially want to focus on what you have repeatedly said, that the President... is not going to raise taxes on anybody who is making under 400,000.

It is Congress's inability to take action and do the right thing, including tax cuts for 23 million Americans...

I am also here to discuss Social Security. As you know, Mr. Speaker, more than 70 million Americans are on Social Security and receive it. Yet, Congress, Mr. Speaker, has not acted since 1971 to enhance and improve anything about Social…

I rise with an enormous sense of pride today. April 9 is my mother Pauline Nolan Larson's birthday. She would be 99 today, and I am sure she is smiling down on this magnificent day when we also celebrate Connecticut being the basketball…

I rise this morning to draw attention to the Nation's number one antipoverty program for the elderly and the Nation's number one antipoverty program for our children. It is something that everyone is familiar with: It is Social Security…