How the conversation moved
Developing stories 2 threads · 12 of 86 actions
9 members
Sep 25 Rosen joined bipartisan letter demanding Trump administration release LIHEAP funding for heating assistance.Sep 28 Amo Led bipartisan effort urging HHS to distribute LIHEAP funds to states by November 1, 2026.Sep 28 Pappas introduced bill to increase LIHEAP funding by $1 billion for low-income heating assistance.Oct 1 Sanders urged Trump administration to increase LIHEAP funding to $7 billion for home heating assistance.Oct 2 Ryan demanded HHS distribute LIHEAP funds and co-sponsored bill to expand home energy assistance.
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Oct 1 Fong (R) Senate passed bill allowing clergy to voluntarily rejoin Social Security retirement system.Oct 1 Britt (R) announced Senate passage of bipartisan bill allowing clergy to opt back into Social Security coverage.
Where they stand
Support · 21 D Levin CA Urged adoption of reforms to increase veterans' SNAP benefit access R Cassidy LA Led bipartisan bill clarifying Social Security claiming age terminology D Ryan NY Demanded HHS distribute LIHEAP funds without delay to low-income households R Britt AL Passed bipartisan bill allowing clergy to rejoin Social Security R Fong CA Led bill to restore clergy Social Security re-enrollment option I Sanders VT Urged emergency appropriation increase for low-income home heating assistance D Beyer VA Championed bill clarifying Social Security claiming age information D Kaine VA Praised passage of Claiming Age Clarity Act on Social Security R Smucker PA Advanced bipartisan bill clarifying Social Security claiming age information D Pappas NH Introduced American Homes First Act for $1 billion LIHEAP increase D Stevens MI Introduced bill lowering retirement age for manual laborers D Klobuchar MN Urged rapid release of heating assistance funds for families. D Escobar TX Introduced bill to maintain nutrition assistance for military families during relocation D Grijalva AZ Introduced bill to protect Social Security benefits from garnishment D Shaheen NH Urged HHS to release funds by November 1 deadline D Larson CT Urged lifting Social Security payroll tax cap on wealthy D Frost FL Introduced bill preventing federal funding for detention-like homeless facilities D Kennedy NY Supports expanding Social Security benefits and payroll tax cap elimination D Thompson CA Defended Social Security and Medicare programs D McBath GA Urged governor to enroll state in Summer EBT program D Durbin IL Supports two-year delay to SNAP cost-sharing requirement Oppose · 13 R Ernst IA Criticized millionaires collecting unemployment benefits D Gillibrand NY Demanded passage of Social Security Expansion Act to prevent 26% benefit cuts D Schiff CA Urged Health Net to reverse termination of assisted living benefits coverage D Wyden OR Demanded release of all available LIHEAP funds before November deadline D Hickenlooper CO Criticized SNAP benefit cuts affecting Colorado children D Murray WA Opposes redirecting child care funding to traditional family incentives D García IL Demanded Education Secretary address record student loan defaults and protect borrowers D Duckworth IL Opposes Trump plan to scrap Head Start regulations D Kelly AZ Criticized Republican SNAP cuts for straining food banks and working families D Krishnamoorthi IL Opposes SNAP cuts threatening school meal programs D Boyle PA Opposes Republican plans to cut Social Security D Neal MA Opposes Republican efforts to privatize Social Security and Trump's SSA staff cuts D Friedman CA Opposes Republican cuts to WIC and nutrition assistance funding
What each party did · Democrats 67 · Republicans 19
1 Requested action 1 14 Sent letters 0 0 Hearings 1 3 Statements 6 10 Criticized 0 1 Praised 1 12 Visits and events 3 3 Announced funding 0 22 Filed or pushed bills 6 1 Other 1 By state CA 10 NY 9 LA 8 IL 7 WV 5 NM 4 TX 4 VT 3 +22 more with fewer actions
Every action 86 actions · 92 releases
All types 86 Requested action 2 Sent letters 14 Hearings 1 Statements 9 Criticized 10 Praised 2 Visits and events 15 Announced funding 3 Filed or pushed bills 28 Other 2
All D R
Oct 8, 2026
Visit
D Aguilar CA
Highlighted rising grocery costs' impact on college students and food assistance program importance.
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Oct 7, 2026
Letter
D Levin CA
Pushed administration to adopt GAO recommendations improving SNAP access for veterans.
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Oct 6, 2026
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D Heinrich NM
Introduced bill ensuring military families maintain nutrition program access during relocations.
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Oct 5, 2026
Praise
R Cassidy LA
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan Social Security terminology clarification bill.
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Oct 2, 2026
Statement
R Ernst IA $97.4M
Highlighted IRS data showing 10,100 millionaires collected $97.4 million in unemployment benefits in 2024.
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R Capito WV
Visited Facing Hunger Foodbank in Huntington to receive updates on community food assistance efforts.
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Oct 1, 2026
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Funding
D Warnock GA $500K
Secured nearly $500,000 for Southwest Georgia Children's Alliance new building.
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Letter
Sep 30, 2026
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Praise
D Kaine VA
Applauded Senate passage of bipartisan Social Security clarity legislation.
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Sep 29, 2026
Criticism
D Gillibrand NY
Criticized Trump administration for jeopardizing Social Security and pushed her expansion bill.
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Sep 28, 2026
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D Davis NC
Introduced bill to authorize grants helping states fund childcare for first responders.
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Letter
Sep 25, 2026
Visit
D Gottheimer NJ
Attended Bergen County Senior Citizens Festival to support seniors and discuss benefits protection.
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Letter
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D Stevens MI
Introduced bill to lower Social Security retirement age to 60 for physically demanding jobs.
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Letter
Sep 24, 2026
Statement
R Cassidy LA
Discussed Social Security reform proposals and the need for congressional action on the program.
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Letter
Bill
D Escobar TX
Introduced bipartisan bill to ensure military families retain WIC nutrition benefits during permanent change of station moves.
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D Stevens MI
Introduced bill to allow blue-collar workers to claim full Social Security benefits at age 60.
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D Grijalva AZ
Introduced bill to restore Social Security protections from garnishment for federal debts.
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Sep 22, 2026
Letter
D Schiff CA
Urged Health Net to restore assisted living coverage for 3,000 Californians.
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Sep 21, 2026
Letter
Letter
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R LaHood IL
Introduced bipartisan bill to create tax credit for restaurant meal donations to charities.
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Sep 18, 2026
Letter
D Escobar TX
Led Texas Democrats requesting investigation into Social Security Disability Insurance processing delays.
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D Schiff CA
Introduced two bills to expand access to affordable meals for college students facing food insecurity.
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D Murphy CT
Introduced resolution designating Malnutrition Awareness Week, criticized Republican budget cuts to nutrition programs.
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Sep 16, 2026
Bill
D Davids KS
Introduced bipartisan bill to streamline Social Security survivor benefits application process.
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Criticism
Criticism
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D Meng NY
Introduced bill providing postage stamps to incarcerated individuals without commissary funds.
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Sep 15, 2026
Statement
R Cassidy LA
Cassidy discussed bipartisan proposal to address Social Security insolvency through investment fund.
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D Hayes CT
Introduced legislation to eliminate barriers to WIC program enrollment for eligible families.
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Sep 14, 2026
Sep 8, 2026
Criticism
D Murray WA
Criticized Trump administration plan to redirect child care funding toward stay-at-home parent subsidies.
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Statement
D Larson CT
Called for lifting Social Security payroll tax cap on wealthy earners to prevent automatic benefit cuts.
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Sep 4, 2026
Sep 3, 2026
Sep 2, 2026
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R Moran TX
Held roundtable on bill expanding support and vouchers for foster youth transitioning to adulthood.
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R Miller WV
Introduced bipartisan bill allowing disabled Social Security beneficiaries to receive benefits immediately with reduced payments.
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D Sánchez CA
Introduced bill to improve Social Security benefits for widows and widowers in two-income households.
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Sep 1, 2026
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D Kelly AZ
Visited food bank to highlight impact of SNAP cuts on Arizona families.
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Aug 31, 2026
Funding
D Reed RI $440K
Announced $440,000 federal funding for DaVinci Center community services and food pantry expansion.
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Statement
D Kennedy NY
Called for passage of Social Security 2100 Act to expand benefits and strengthen program solvency.
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Aug 29, 2026
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R Moran TX
Hosted foster youth roundtable in Tyler to discuss federal policy needs and local care.
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Aug 27, 2026
Letter
Statement
R Cassidy LA
Called on voters to demand candidates explain how they will protect Social Security.
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Statement
R Cassidy LA
Co-authored op-ed calling on Congress to address Social Security insolvency through bipartisan action.
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Aug 26, 2026
Funding
D Vindman VA $69K
Announced $69,498 in federal funding for Virginia's John R. Justice student loan repayment program.
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Aug 24, 2026
Visit
D Luján NM
Highlighted efforts to expand home care for seniors and protect nutrition assistance in New Mexico.
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Criticism
D Gillibrand NY
Criticized Trump administration for cutting SNAP benefits to fund tax cuts for wealthy individuals.
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Aug 20, 2026
Visit
D Luján NM
Held forum in Gallup to inform New Mexicans about expanded RECA compensation eligibility.
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Aug 18, 2026
Visit
D Gomez CA
Served meals to seniors at Koreatown Senior & Community Center with YMCA.
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D Morelle NY
Introduced bill to integrate food and nutrition services into federally qualified health centers.
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Aug 17, 2026
Bill
I Sanders VT
Introduced bill to prevent Social Security garnishment for seniors with student debt.
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Aug 14, 2026
Statement
D Boyle PA
Defended Social Security against Republican cuts and promoted legislation to strengthen the program.
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Criticism
D Neal MA
Criticized Republican attempts to dismantle Social Security and Trump's staffing cuts.
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D Luján NM
Held events across Albuquerque highlighting efforts to protect nutrition assistance and expand health care access.
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Aug 13, 2026
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D Ryan NY
Pushed legislation to protect Social Security benefits and prevent future cuts.
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D Friedman CA
Visited WIC center and criticized Republican cuts to nutrition assistance programs.
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Aug 11, 2026
Bill
D Morelle NY
Unveiled comprehensive childcare affordability agenda to lower costs and expand access for working families.
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Letter
D McBath GA
McBath urged Governor Kemp to accept federal funding for Summer EBT program.
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Criticism
D Kelly AZ
Criticized Republican SNAP cuts leaving 438,000 fewer Arizonans receiving food assistance.
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Aug 6, 2026
Request
R Cassidy LA
Sought Senate consideration of process to address Social Security insolvency in six years.
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D Davids KS
Met with seniors to oppose Social Security cuts amid trust fund depletion warnings.
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D Amo RI
Met with Boys & Girls Club and food assistance organizations to highlight summer meals programs.
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R Capito WV
Introduced legislation to streamline Trump Account enrollment for newborns through Social Security Administration.
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Aug 5, 2026
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Hearing
R Crapo ID
Delivered remarks at hearing on addressing Social Security solvency and long-term financial challenges.
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Statement
R Cassidy LA
Delivered joint speech urging Senate action on Social Security insolvency before 2032.
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Aug 4, 2026
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D Coons DE
Introduced bill to remove asset limits blocking low-income families from public assistance programs.
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Criticism
I Sanders VT
Warned Democrats against supporting PROMISE Act that could cut Social Security.
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D Durbin IL
Called for Congress to address Social Security solvency before 2032 insolvency deadline.
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