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Neal, Larson, and Davis note progress, but call for additional, much-needed policy changes to protect vulnerable Americans |
Washington, D.C. – Today, House Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Chairman John B. Larson(D-CT) and Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL) released the following statement on the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) reposturing plan to continue service to Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Statement of Congressman Danny K. Davis
In support of H.R. 8015, Delivering for America Act
August 22, 2020
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, House Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K.
WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Dick Durbin (D-IL) led fourteen Democratic members of the Illinois Congressional delegation in urging Postmaster General DeJoy to take corrective action against the recent operational changes, including the elimination of overtime and a reduction in mail sorting and processing hours, which have led to significant delays in the delivery of letters and packages to Illinoisans. In their letter, the lawmakers emphasized the damaging effects the delayed packages are causing, such as preventing Illinoisans from receiving lifesaving medications in a timely manner.
WASHINGTON, DC – This week, the co-chairs of the Committee on Ways and Means’ Rural and Urban Underserved Taskforce – Congresswoman Terri A. Sewell (D-AL), Congressman Brad Wenstrup (R-OH), Ways and Means Worker and Family Support Subcommittee Chairman Danny K. Davis (D-IL), and Congressman Jodey Arrington (R-TX) – invited several thought leaders to participate in a Member-driven virtual roundtable to discuss telehealth. |