Congressman Adler Introduces First Piece of Legislation: A Benefit to Older Adults and Veterans

By: State: New Jersey | Source: AARP.org |

Freshman Congressman John Adler (NJ-03) introduced his first piece of legislation since being elected to the House of Representatives during a recent AARP Town Hall meeting, and it should come to the delight of many older New Jerseyans struggling in these tough economic times.

Adler's bill, H.R. 746 will help ensure that older Americans and veterans are included in the economic stimulus package current under consideration in Congress.

"The first step towards fixing our economy is to help our seniors and veterans and the real American families who make our country strong," Adler said. "We still don't know where that bailout money is going, but with my bill we can be certain that $500 will go straight into the pockets of the seniors and vets who built this country and deserve our help."

"These are the first people we should be looking out for in these touch economic times," Adler said.

AARP New Jersey proudly endorses H.R. 746, also known as The Safeguarding America's Seniors and Veterans Act of 2009, and applauds Congressman Adler for taking the lead on this important legislation.

"AARP thanks Congressman Adler for his work in protecting our state and nation's most vulnerable citizens who are struggling to cope with the spiraling economy," said AARP New Jersey State President Sy Larson.

The bill was introduced and referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means as well the Committee on Veteran's Affair's on January 28th. AARP New Jersey urges all members of these two committee, including New Jersey Congressman Bill Pascrell (NJ-08) a member of the Committee on Weighs and Means Committee, to support this bill.