A briefing to introduce the SSI Restoration Act (H.R. 1601) Wednesday drew about 60 Hill staff, policymakers, government officials and advocates from national organizations.

  

A distinguished list of speakers pointed out the problems with the current program, told a story of a senior who lost his benefits because he had a little too much in savings and detailed what the bill would do. 

  

Rep. Raul Grijalva, who sponsored the legislation, said the bill would "begin the process of bringing this program into the 21st century."

  

Visit our website to read a summary of the bill, press materials, and speaker statements as well as watch video highlights of the briefing.