[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.

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