[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 138 (Friday, August 15, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E774]
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 INTRODUCTION OF A RESOLUTION AFFIRMING THE PRESIDENT'S PROMISE NOT TO 
         RAISE THE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE RETIREMENT AGE

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, August 15, 2025

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, today I introduced a Resolution Affirming 
the President's Promise Not to Raise the Social Security and Medicare 
Retirement Age.
  Social Security and Medicare are solemn promises made to generations 
of American workers who have paid into these hard-earned benefits 
during their working years.
  Yesterday, Social Security celebrated its 90th birthday, and our 
resolution demonstrates continued support from Congress for this 
program so it can continue to support Americans throughout their 
retirement for decades to come.
  As more than 11,000 Americans turn 65 each day, many will turn to 
these programs to access care and start their retirement. It is our 
duty to ensure these programs will be here for them to utilize in their 
golden years and not create delays to access these benefits.
  Raising the retirement age would reduce benefits for millions of 
Americans, placing an unnecessary burden on seniors and those close to 
retirement who can't afford to wait to access their earned benefits.
  I promise to oppose any changes to the retirement age for these vital 
national programs, just as President Trump stated on July 8, 2024. I 
agree with President Trump that we mustn't raise the Social Security 
and Medicare Retirement Age.
  In a time of division, I'm glad to be able to find issues where 
people from both parties can agree.
  I thank my colleagues who have already joined my resolution, and I 
urge all my colleagues to consider supporting this resolution which 
demonstrates the House of Representatives dedication to protect 
retirement security by not raising the retirement age.

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