WYDEN, MERKLEY JOIN COLLEAGUES IN INTRODUCING BIPARTISAN BILL TO UPDATE, EXPAND LIFELINE BENEFITS FOR SENIORS, AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES

WASHINGTON, March 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden issued the following press release:

U.S. Senators Ron Wyden and Jeff Merkley today joined their colleagues in introducing a bipartisan bill that would strengthen critical Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits that support nearly 8 million seniors and people with disabilities, including over 80,000 Oregonians.

The Supplemental Security Income Restoration Act would make much-needed updates to the benefits program - much of which hasn't been updated since it was first established over five decades ago. The bill also would expand benefits eligibility, increase cash payments, and fix rules that penalize Americans trying to save money for even emergency expenses.

"As America barrels toward a health ...