Policy area · 3 issues
Social Security and welfare
It covers Social Security, disability benefits, nutrition and income assistance, child care and aid to older Americans.
88 new members wrote on Social Security and welfare. 30 of the 121 campaign websites we’ve read give it at least 100 words.
Where they stand
What new members call for on each Social Security and welfare issue.
Child care 60 members addressed itLower the cost of child care for families45Expand access to child care, with more centers, slots and providers30and 11 more positionsSocial Security 56 members addressed itProtect Social Security benefits from cuts48Shore up Social Security's finances for the long term19and 7 more positionsNutrition assistance 25 members addressed itMake sure everyone has enough to eat11Reverse cuts to SNAP and other food assistance9and 6 more positions
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Who wrote on it
- Jamie AgerHouse · NC-11 · Democrat · 3 issues here
Annie AndrewsSenate · South Carolina · Democrat · 1 issue here
Andy BarrSenate · Kentucky · Republican · 1 issue here- Paul BarringerHouse · NC-13 · Democrat
- Teresa Benitez-ThompsonHouse · NV-2 · Democrat · 1 issue here
Rebecca BennettHouse · NJ-7 · Democrat · 1 issue here
Daniel BissHouse · IL-9 · Democrat · 2 issues here
Adrian BoafoHouse · MD-5 · Democrat · 2 issues here
Christina BohannanHouse · IA-1 · Democrat · 2 issues here- Victoria BroderickHouse · TN-4 · Democrat · 1 issue here
Luke BroninHouse · CT-1 · Democrat · 2 issues here- Bob BrooksHouse · PA-7 · Democrat · 3 issues here
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