In a fiery speech on the House floor, Texas Representative Chip Roy (R-TX) voiced strong criticism of a new Social Security proposal, characterizing it as “the same crap we always do” in Congress. The remarks came during a debate over HR 5342, the Equal Treatment of Public Servants Act, shedding light on ongoing challenges in Social Security reform and broader fiscal policy issues.
The Bill in Question
HR 5342, introduced by Roy’s fellow Texas representative, aims to address inequities in Social Security benefits for public servants such as firefighters, police officers, and teachers. The bill proposes a “proportional model” to fix discrepancies where individuals with pensions from public sector jobs may not receive full Social Security benefits from other employment.
Roy supports this legislation, describing it as a “responsible piece of legislation designed to address a problem head-on.” According to the Social Security Administration, the proposed fix would cost approximately $25 billion.