I will fight relentlessly to protect Medicare, Social Security, pay for our military, and veteran’s benefits. No debate over spending should put our seniors, military, or veterans at risk.
That’s why I introduced bipartisan legislation to ensure that these critical programs are protected in the event the U.S. does ever hit the debt ceiling deadline before a deal is reached.
I will not allow these critical benefits and pay to be used as a pawn in a partisan political game. We cannot allow anything to jeopardize these benefits for Iowa’s retirees, military, and veterans.
In Iowa alone, my bill would protect benefits for:
- 6,500 active duty members of our military receiving $75 Million in pay and benefits
- 664,000 Iowans on Medicare
- 668,000 Iowans on Social Security
- 46,000 Disabled Veterans
- 3,700 Surviving Spouses of Disabled Veterans
Bottom line: as negotiations continue, I will continue to do everything in my power to protect Medicare and Social Security, servicemembers, and veterans.
Read the bill text here: