Janice Schakowsky: “I hope in future hearings and other events that we will include testimony and participation from the patient community.”

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a vital lifeline for millions of low-income seniors, people with disabilities, and families struggling to make ends meet.

The American people overwhelmingly do not want another war in the Middle East, and the last thing our country needs is to be drawn into a conflict that would cost lives and destabilize the region.

Abandoning that approach in favor of reckless escalation puts lives, security, and regional stability at risk.

We must return to diplomacy, uphold Congress’s authority, and prioritize the safety of U.S. service members and civilians above all else.