Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) announced that he will remain a ranking member of the Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, where his top priorities will be protecting Social Security and Medicare.
Senator Sanders’ statement follows:
Some Senate news: BERNIE SANDERS says he will remain the top Democrat on the Senate Health Committee after serving as its chairman for the past two years.
He also took on a role on the finance panel, confirming the plan we gave our nod to last month.https://t.co/Wi50rsu7A4 pic.twitter.com/NuWwh6zLlh
— Dan Diamond (@ddiamond) November 22, 2024
Sanders will remain on the HELP Committee and will also have a seat on the Senate Finance Committee. Bernie Sanders He has been a fierce fighter in the Senate for improving health care, saving pensions, and protecting Social Security and Medicare.
trump coming The administration and congressional Republicans are targeting cuts to Medicare, Medicaid and changes to Social Security for future generations as a way to pay for planned tax cuts for the wealthy and corporations.
Democrats will need all of their most experienced advocates in key positions. Because this is going to be a battle. Republicans have set their sights on cutting beloved programs since taking back the House in 2022.
Senator Sanders is the kind of powerful advocate Democrats need to reverse the threat.
