Town Hall Discussion on Social Security

On Tuesday, March 18 at 5:00 PM, I will be hosting a virtual town hall to discuss Social Security and the overhaul of this agency by the Trump Administration. I am planning to have former Social Security Commissioner and former Governor of Maryland, Martin O’Malley, on the line as a special guest to discuss Social Security issues and to answer your questions. I believe that this is such an important issue and an excellent opportunity to hear from Commissioner O’Malley that it is necessary to conduct this town hall by telephone so that the entire constituency of California’s 19th Congressional District can participate.

Join the discussion and participate by either:

• Signing up to receive a call at the start of the event: https://panetta.house.gov/live
• Dialing in directly by calling 833-380-0413 at 5:00 PM on Tuesday, March 18th
• Listening live online at https://panetta.house.gov/live

Social Security is a critical lifeline for millions of Americans, ensuring retirees, disabled workers, and survivors receive the benefits that they have earned. In California’s 19th Congressional District, over 140,000 people rely on Social Security, with $282 million in benefits distributed each month. Americans count on the Social Security Administration (SSA) to be responsive and effective, and that is why we must do everything we can to strengthen Social Security. However, the SSA is currently undergoing a massive reorganization that is being driven by Elon Musk and his Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), which could easily weaken the agency and potentially collapse the system.

Be on the lookout for additional opportunities to connect in-person and virtually.