WLNE: Congressman Gabe Amo hosts discussion on social security at East Providence Senior Center

EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Yesterday, Congressman Gabe Amo welcomed Committee on Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson to the East Providence Senior Center to discuss their support for the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R.4583).

He was also present to answer the questions of residents present for the discussion at the senior resident home.

According to a release, the legislation is a landmark piece of legislation that would protect and expand essential earned social security benefits for millions of Americans across the country.

“Social Security is a critical economic lifeline for millions of Americans, including 113,000 recipients in Rhode Island’s First District,” said Congressman Gabe Amo in a statement.

“Even before I was sworn in, the first bill I promised to cosponsor was Congressman Larson’s Social Security 2100 Act, a landmark bill that would guarantee dignity in retirement for our nation’s seniors. In the face of relentless Republican attacks that would slash Social Security benefits, we must pass this legislation to bolster benefits and protect the promise of Social Security for generations to come,” he said.