FEDERALhearing transcript

House Budget Committee Hearing on Retirement Security

Original title: KEEPING OUR PROMISE TO AMERICA'S SENIORS: RETIREMENT SECURITY IN THE 21ST CENTURY

January 1, 2019

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs future federal policy decisions regarding Social Security and retirement benefits for all Americans.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Retirees and Seniors

This group is the primary subject of the retirement security policies discussed in the hearing.

Social Security Subcommittee

The subcommittee oversees the programs that were the subject of the testimony.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2019.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The House held a hearing on May 15, 2019, to discuss the state of retirement security for seniors in the 21st century. The session featured testimony from lawmakers, policy experts, and advocates regarding Social Security, pension protection, and support services for the aging population.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on May 15, 2019, in the Cannon House Office Building.
The session was organized into two panels of witnesses.
Panel one featured testimony from Representative John B. Larson.
Panel two featured testimony from experts representing the Urban Institute, Lifespan of Greater Rochester, the North Carolina Committee to Protect Pensions, and the American Enterprise Institute.
The committee formally recognized the passing of Alice Rivlin, the founding director of the Congressional Budget Office.
Anne Marie Cook testified regarding support services for the aging population, including Medicare navigation and elder abuse prevention.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to examine the current state of retirement security for seniors in the United States and to gather expert testimony on potential policy considerations.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Representative John B. Larson, Dr. Melissa M. Favreault, Anne Marie Cook, James Dale Hanner, and Dr. Andrew G. Biggs.

Why It Matters

This hearing serves as a formal record of expert testimony and legislative discussion that informs future federal policy decisions regarding Social Security and retirement benefits for all Americans.

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Discoveries

Patterns POLISCOPE noticed across the record. These are observations to investigate, not conclusions.

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Focus on Aging Support Services

The inclusion of a local non-profit CEO (Lifespan of Greater Rochester) indicates a committee interest in the intersection of federal retirement policy and local social support services.

Anne Marie Cook Lifespan of Greater Rochester

Connected Entities

personMelissa M. Favreault“Senior Fellow at the Urban Institute”Map →

personJames Dale Hanner“Secretary-Treasurer of the North Carolina Committee to Protect Pensions”Map →

personAndrew G. Biggs“Resident Scholar at the American Enterprise Institute”Map →

personJohn A. Yarmuth“Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

personJohn B. Larson“Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee for House Ways and Means”Map →

personAlice Rivlin“Founding director of the Congressional Budget Office, deceased”Map →

personAnne Marie Cook“President and CEO of Lifespan of Greater Rochester”Map →

personSteve Womack“Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

Sources

Open source document

www.govinfo.gov

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