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Information regarding my stance on Seniors' issues.

August 26, 2020

WASHINGTON, DC – House Ways & Means Committee Chairman Richard E. Neal (D-MA), Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Ron Wyden (D-OR), Senator Bob Casey (D-PA), and Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), today offered a bill to protect seniors across the country by reauthorizing and funding the Elder Justice Act.


August 25, 2020
With the closure of congregate meal sites and the steep increase in newly homebound older adults, there is now a higher demand for OAA programs, such as home-delivered meals and other community-based supportive services.

July 23, 2020
It takes decades to build retirement savings, but it can be stolen in an instant.

July 6, 2020

But, as with its prior iterations, getting the bill passed might not be easy.

"The short answer is that it is very hard to get anything passed," Saxon wrote. "It takes a lot of time and effort, particularly when there are other things in Washington, like the pandemic, to deal with."


July 2, 2020
I’m glad to partner with Senator Warren, Senator Daines, and Rep. Banks to help working families retire with dignity.

April 22, 2020
Older adults and people with disabilities are at the highest risk during this pandemic, but they often face the greatest challenges to accessing the support and resources they need to stay home and stay healthy.

March 27, 2020
The coronavirus has quickly and severely disrupted the lives of people in NW Oregon and across the country, putting the health of loved ones at risk and jeopardizing our economic security.

March 27, 2020
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Our country is suffering from a pandemic on an unimaginable scale, and this legislation will provide critical support to workers and families, small businesses, healthcare providers, student loan borrowers, and people struggling to make ends meet.
Issues:Consumer ProtectionEducationHealth CareHousing and HomelessnessJobs and EconomySeniors

March 25, 2020
Seniors have served our communities for decades and need our support now more than ever.

March 11, 2020
We have a responsibility to care for the seniors who have cared for us.
Issues:Seniors