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- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO)
“The potential economic downfall will directly affect over 400,000 individuals within the CSPF area; however, similar to the housing crisis of 2008, the ultimate consequences will be felt throughout the nation, acting as a potential financial instability for each and every citizen of the United States.”
Letter from Rep. Cleaver to June 23 Voices for Pension Security Meeting Attendees
– Sen. Tammy Baldwin (D-WI)
“Through no fault of their own, these workers and retirees who contributed to their retirement over a lifetime of work can no longer count on receiving the pension they’ve worked for, planned for and depend on. That’s not right and that’s not fair. It’s time for Washington to respect the hard work of American workers and make sure the promises made to them are kept.“
Letter from Senator Tammy Baldwin to Constituents About Protecting Multiemployer Pensions
- National United Committee to Protect Pensions
“Our pensions – and the pensions of over one million Americans in critical and declining status pension plans – are at risk of disappearing within several years…We are open to listening to all solutions, and we understand the political and financial challenges you must overcome to pass legislation for Congress’ expedited consideration.”
Letter from National United Committee to Protect Pensions to Members of Joint Select Committee
- Reps. Gallagher (R-WI), Fortenberry (R-NE), Gibbs (R-OH), Johnson (R-OH), Faso (R-NY), Duffy (R-WI) and Joyce (R-OH)
“It is our hope that the committee will craft a solution to this problem that addresses the shortcomings of the pension systems and the solvency of the Pension Benefit Guaranty Corporation.”
Letter from Seven House Republicans to Joint Select Committee Co-Chairs
- Sen. Sherrod Brown (D-OH)
“If we don’t reach a solution, after all the devastation and all those lives upended, taxpayers will be on the hook for tens of billions of dollars to the PBGC. This committee gives us the opportunity to avoid all of that – to protect businesses, workers, taxpayers, and the Main Street economy.”
Brown Opening Statement at Joint Pension Committee Meeting
- Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT)
“Multiemployer pension plans, like other retirement savings programs, have faced a number of challenges in recent years... We need to understand the magnitude of the financial shortfall among plans considered critical and declining, determine the likelihood of other plans falling into this status, and meaningfully evaluate the various proposals that have been offered to address this situation.”
Hatch Opening Statement at Joint Select Committee on Pensions Organizing Meeting
- Rep. Luetkemeyer (R-MO)
“With the retirement security of millions of Americans on the line, now is the time to put our heads together for the good of these retirees and the economic benefit of all Americans.”
Letter from Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) to Speaker Ryan and Chairwoman Foxx