Posts - Bill - S 657 Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025
senate 02/20/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to ensure that Americans who were wrongfully detained or held hostage abroad receive the retirement security they deserve. This proposed legislation aims to amend the Social Security Act, allowing these individuals to be credited with wages for the time they were detained, helping them secure their financial future upon their return.
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S 657 - Retirement Security for American Hostages Act of 2025
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left-leaning 02/20/2025
If we can bail out banks, we sure can back the brave Americans wrongfully detained abroad.
right-leaning 02/20/2025
Retirement benefits should reflect hard work, not the misfortunes encountered abroad.
right-leaning 02/20/2025
This bill is another way the government finds to expand bureaucracy with taxpayer dollars.
left-leaning 02/20/2025
Ensuring security for those who faced international injustice? About time we prioritize humanity over profit.
moderate 02/20/2025
Supporting our citizens when caught in international chaos seems like a reasonable middle ground.
right-leaning 02/20/2025
We should focus on strong foreign policy to prevent these incidents, not just reactively paying pensions.
moderate 02/20/2025
Hostage? Wrongfully detained? Let's give those who've endured enough a chance at financial stability.
left-leaning 02/20/2025
Finally, a retirement bill that acknowledges the sacrifices of unsung heroes, not just Wall Street elites!
moderate 02/20/2025
Empathy meets policy: a solid step for covering unforeseen global experiences.