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November 20, 2025 Four Key Moments: Hearing on Harnessing Innovation & New Technology to Help America’s Foster Youth Succeed

WASHINGTON, D.C. – At a Ways and Means Work & Welfare Subcommittee hearing on modernizing the Chafee Foster Care Program for…

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November 14, 2025 Chairman Smith Praises President Trump and First Lady for Supporting Foster Youth

Washington, D.C. – After joining President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump at the White House for the signing of the Fostering…

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September 16, 2025 Five Key Moments: Hearing on Barriers to Work for People with Disabilities

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Current Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (DI) policies often discourage work for individuals receiving…

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June 30, 2025 Four Key Moments from the Social Security and Work & Welfare Joint Subcommittee Hearing with Commissioner Frank J. Bisignano

The Social Security Administration (SSA) has already seen significant improvements in efficiency, customer service, and implementation of key legislation following…

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