Seniors

Rep. Chu Joined By Acupuncture Advocacy Groups to Support Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act

November 13, 2015

Today, Congresswoman Judy Chu (CA-27) hosted a press conference where she was joined by California based acupuncture advocacy groups to support H.R. 3849, the Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act. The bill, introduced on October 28, permits members of the uniformed services access to qualified acupuncturist services without the requirement of a referral and requires that acupuncture services be offered to all veterans. The bill also ensures that qualified acupuncturist services are covered by Medicare so that seniors have another effective treatment option available to them. In addition to increasing access, the bill recognizes the important contributions of this medical field and makes acupuncturists eligible for appointments as Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces and in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Issues:VeteransSeniorsHealth Care

16 Congress Members Ask AG to Postpone Keiro Sale

November 5, 2015

In The News

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The effort was led by Judy Chu, representative of California's 28th district, which includes Pasadena and Claremont. Chu is chairwoman of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus, and ten of her letter's 15 co-signers are also members of the caucus. The co-signers represent areas including Little Tokyo (Xavier Becerra), Gardena (Maxine Waters), and Silicon Valley (Mike Honda).

Issues:SeniorsMy Caucuses

Rep. Chu Introduces Bill to Expand Acupuncture Access to Servicemembers, Veterans, and Seniors

October 28, 2015

Press Release

Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27) introduced the Acupuncture for Heroes and Seniors Act. The bill permits members of the uniformed services access to qualified acupuncturist services without the requirement of a referral and requires that acupuncture services be offered to all veterans. The bill also ensures that qualified acupuncturist services are covered by Medicare so that seniors have another effective treatment option available to them. In addition to increasing access, the bill recognizes the important contributions of this medical field and makes acupuncturists eligible for appointments as Commissioned Officers in the Armed Forces and in the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.

Issues:VeteransSeniorsHealth Care

Rep. Chu Votes for Long-term Bipartisan Budget Agreement

October 28, 2015

Press Release

Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-27), voted with 265 other Democratic and Republican Members of Congress to pass H.R. 1314, a bipartisan budget agreement that would lift sequester spending caps and avoid a default on the U.S. debt for the next two years.

Issues:Small Business, Jobs and the EconomySeniorsHealth Care

Rep. Chu Statement in on 80th Anniversary of Social Security

August 14, 2015

Press Release

Today, 80 years ago, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act.

Issues:Seniors

Rep. Chu Supports Bipartisan Fix to Improve Healthcare for Seniors and Children

March 26, 2015

Press Release

The House of Representatives today passed a bipartisan bill that would improve healthcare for seniors and children. H.R. 2, the Medicare Access and Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP) Reauthorization Act of 2015, permanently fixes the sustainable growth rate (SGR) used to reimburse doctors for treatment of Medicare patients.

Issues:SeniorsHealth Care

Rep. Judy Chu, Seniors and Advocates Denounce Proposed Ryan Budget’s Effects on Medicare, Medicaid

May 2, 2012

Press Release

EL MONTE – Rep. Judy Chu, D-El Monte, joined U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Regional Director Herb K. Schultz, local medical providers and seniors to protest the effect the proposed Republican “Ryan Budget” would have on the Medicare/Medicaid systems during a press conference at the AltaMed PACE Community Clinic in El Monte on Wednesday, May 2, 2012.

Issues:Seniors

Chu Blasts Deficit Commission's Proposal to Cut Social Security's Annual Cost of Living Increases

November 10, 2010

Press Release

"Balancing the budget on the backs of America's seniors is completely unacceptable."

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., criticized a proposal from the co-chairs of President Obama's fiscal commission that would dramatically reduce Social Security Benefits. The plan, unveiled to commission members today by co-chairmen Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson, would reduce the annual cost-of-living increases in Social Security and raise the retirement age to 68.

Issues:Seniors

Chu Calls for Social Security COLA Adjustment

October 14, 2010

Press Release

Urges Congress to stand up for seniors and fight to prevent second straight year of benefit freezes

WASHINGTON – Today, Rep. Judy Chu, D-Calif., called on Congress to address the lack of a Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA) in the Social Security program as soon it resumes following the November elections. Without Congressional intervention, recipients face a benefit freeze for a second year in a row.

Issues:Seniors

Rep. Chu Marks 75th Anniversary of Social Security

July 28, 2010

Speech

On Wednesday, July 28th, Congresswoman Judy Chu spoke on the House floor in recognition of Social Security's 75th Anniversary. She noted that the program has provided protection and security for millions of Americas from common threats like old age, disability and poverty.

Issues:Seniors