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January 29, 2020 - Issue: Vol. 166, No. 19 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 2nd Session

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IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY; Congressional Record Vol. 166, No. 19
(House of Representatives - January 29, 2020)

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                 IMPROVE AND STRENGTHEN SOCIAL SECURITY

  (Mr. HIGGINS of New York asked and was given permission to address 
the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. HIGGINS of New York. Mr. Speaker, 80 years ago this week, 
Americans began receiving Social Security benefits. Social Security is 
a highly popular and successful program with a trust fund exceeding 
$1.9 trillion.
  With rising life expectancy since the program's inception, 
adjustments need to be made to improve and strengthen Social Security 
for future generations.
  The Social Security 2100 Act, sponsored by Congressman   John Larson 
of Connecticut, will increase benefits for all current and future 
beneficiaries; will improve cost-of-living-adjustments to keep up with 
real inflation; will cut taxes for millions of beneficiaries; and 
improve and strengthen Social Security through the 21st century and 
beyond.
  I urge passage of the Social Security 2100 Act.

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