John,

Instead of supporting policies to protect much less improve Social Security and Medicare, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell and so-called “fiscal hawks” in Congress remain determined to cut earned benefits to balance the budget and pay for unrelated programs.

Yet there is important legislation now pending in Congress that would put more money back into the wallets of millions of older Americans and give older adults the opportunity to enjoy a healthier and more secure retirement. Here are just a few of the key provisions contained in the bills we support:

• Allowing Medicare to negotiate lower prescription drug prices;
• Implementing a fair Social Security Cost-of-Living Adjustment (COLA);
• Expanding Medicare to cover dental, hearing and vision care; and
• Providing Social Security caregiver credits for people who leave the workforce to care for an elderly parent or child.

Please support the National Committee’s urgent advocacy efforts on your behalf to get critical bills that would improve your earned benefits onto the House and Senate floors for a vote by making a most generous donation of $12, $9 or $5 today!

Every day, the National Committee is meeting virtually with Senators and Representatives, being interviewed by members of the media and acting in your best interests through advocacy, education and grassroots efforts. But all that takes a lot of personnel, a lot of footwork, a lot of time researching — and communicating — the truth. It also takes a lot of money. And just as you depend on your benefits, we depend on donations from the people we represent so that we can keep on fighting for you.

John, our strength lies in the participation of our more than one million members and supporters — and frankly, each and every dollar counts. Please make one urgent donation today to help us convince lawmakers to pass vital legislation now pending in Congress that would improve the health and financial security of millions of older Americans.

Sincerely,

Max Richtman
President & CEO