HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 104

BY  MURPHY

A Resolution urging Congress to save Social Security.

   WHEREAS, the United States Congress and the current federal administration are considering cuts and other changes in Social Security and many other federal and state human services programs; and
   WHEREAS, the rights and benefits of working people across America have already been drastically cut and curtailed; and
   WHEREAS, Social Security provides essential financial support to 54.8 million people in the United States, including 35.1 million retired workers; and
   WHEREAS, Social Security provides modest benefits averaging $14,000 per year for retired workers, based on contributions paid into Social Security over a worker’s lifetime of employment; and
   WHEREAS, Americans deserve thoughtful and fair Social Security reform to protect current and future benefits and to ensure ongoing retirement security for seniors, protections for persons who become disabled, and benefits for the young children and spouses of deceased and disabled workers; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives urges the United States Congress to ensure that Social Security remains a critical source of protection for the people of the United States and their families without further increasing the retirement age or otherwise decreasing benefits; and

   BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Chief Clerk of the House of Representatives is directed to distribute copies of this resolution to the Iowa congressional delegation.