Americans have worked their whole lives with the promises of Medicare and Social Security. While we are facing tough fiscal times, it is equally important that we keep our commitment to seniors - which means protecting Medicare and Social Security benefits for current recipients and ensuring future beneficiaries can count on those programs to be there when they need them. Chris has advocated for no cuts to Medicare or Social Security in the debt ceiling debate, and was pleased to see the final bipartisan agreement protected these benefits. He also has voted for the Republican Budget Plan, which puts our country on a course towards a balanced budget while preserving and strengthening critical programs like Medicare for generations to come.
Chris will not vote for any legislation that cuts benefits to current recipients of Medicare or Social Security, and will only vote for a bill that makes certain these programs are stronger in the future. With Medicare projected to be bankrupt within a decade, keeping the status quo ends Medicare.