[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 16 (Wednesday, January 25, 2023)] [House] [Page H292] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] HOUSE DEMOCRATS STAND UNITED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY (Ms. PLASKETT asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.) Ms. PLASKETT. Mr. Speaker, while I and my Democratic colleagues, as well as the Biden-Harris administration, have raised Social Security benefits by 8.7 percent, extreme Republicans are attempting to force cuts to Social Security eligibility and benefits that will hurt the financial security of America's seniors. Their very first bill released the wealthy and well connected from giving their fair share of taxes, adding $114 billion to the debt. Social Security used to be a bipartisan-supported program. It is a vital lifeline for Americans, and House Democrats will continue to fight to protect Social Security not only for our seniors now but for future generations. Together, House Democrats will continue to stand united in holding our Republican colleagues accountable and to push back against their efforts to subsidize the lifestyles of the rich and powerful. ____________________