WASHINGTON, Dec. 16 -- Sen. Brian Schatz issued the following press release:
U.S. Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) introduced the Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security (SAFE Social Security) Act, legislation to expand Social Security for seniors and families in Hawai'i and across the country. The bill will increase benefits on average by more than $150 per month, ensure the cost of living adjustments adequately reflect the living expenses of retirees, extend the life of the trust fund, and remove the wage cap to make sure all Americans contribute to the trust fund.
"Social Security is the most successful safety net program in American history," said Senator Schatz. "My bill will expand Social Security, put more mone...