Haley Stevens
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Cindy Miller was an incredible human being who I treasured knowing. My thoughts are with Dan, Rikki, Sammi, Tony, Robbie, and their entire family. This family is so loved and we will be there for them as they carry on without Cindy to celebrate milestones and live the life she so loved living.
Ooh baby! Michigan Dems are on the move. We are about to flip the state house and make Ranjeev Puri THE FIRST! Indian American State House Speaker in the country! 🇺🇸 This is happening from a place called Michigan. How do we get there?? By electing Sarah Pounds to State Rep from Michigan district 54 — Bloomfield Hills, Auburn Hills and Orion Township! She is a mom of four girls, loves her community and wants to grow Michigan! Sarah and I hung out on the campaign trail today, went to an event for Ranjeev Puri in Northville with many leaders of the Indian American community. 🇮🇳🇺🇸 Sarah loves the Indian American community as much as I do, and everyone should vote for her by November 3rd!
India is not funding our detractors (for the most part), but we have China in cahoots with rogue regimes. Let’s stand by our democratic trade partners and do good for the working man, that’s why I went to India with colleagues last week! P.S. Thanks for having me on, Elex! Great to be in studio with you on your exciting new show!!
A few weeks ago, I visited Israel and met with survivors of October 7th. Three years later their scars—and the world’s—live on. Today and every day, we remember those we lost and support those who are trying to rebuild in the wake of terrorism. Congress must also continue to stand with our democratic ally Israel, put a stop to antisemitism and violence everywhere, and build a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live in peace and dignity.
Today marks another year since the horrific terrorist attacks of October 7, 2023, a day of unimaginable loss that forever changed the lives of so many families in Israel and around the world. A month and a half ago, I traveled to Israel, and had the profound opportunity to sit down with survivors and hear their stories firsthand. I listened as they shared what they endured, the loved ones they lost, and how they have found the strength to say they want peace. Their stories have stayed with me. I made this documentary because these voices deserve to be heard and remembered. At a moment when the pain of October 7 can too easily become reduced to headlines, arguments, and statistics, I wanted people to hear directly from those who lived through it, to see their humanity, their grief, and their resilience. On this anniversary, I am remembering the lives that were taken, standing with the survivors and families who continue to carry this trauma, and recommitting myself to the work of combating terrorism, antisemitism and pursuing a future where Israelis and Palestinians can live with safety, dignity, and lasting peace. I hope you’ll take a few minutes to watch and hear their stories.
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Not everyone can drive over to Canada to look for affordable prescription drugs. We lowered insulin costs for seniors. Now, we need to lower costs for everyone who relies on lifesaving medications. Health care should be affordable and accessible for every American. https://t.co/J8IGVdF97N
Wakey wakey America…it’s stick it to ’em time 🇺🇸💓 https://t.co/7mP1nH0qiX
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A plane full of innocent people flying to Israel experienced a horrific attack. That is horrifying, and I condemn it unequivocally. I keep coming back to is what people did next. Passengers and crew ran toward danger and saved lives. And when they landed in Saudi Arabia, Jewish passengers were met with care, food, coffee, and basic human kindness. There is a lesson in that. Humanity is all around and shines brightly when we dare to see it. We cannot allow the worst or most extreme among us to define our humanity. I keep coming back to what people did next.und and shines brightly when we dare to see it. We cannot allow the worst or most extreme among us to define our humanity.
So great to join American business leaders as part of our bipartisan delegation to India to discuss just how important the CHIPS Act I passed into law is for Michigan. Whether in DC or on the other side of the world, I’m always fighting for Michigan and standing up for our manufacturing workers and businesses.
Honored to join a bipartisan Congressional delegation in meeting with Indian Foreign Secretary Misri to discuss the partnership between our two countries, the future of U.S.—India relations, and the importance of Michigan manufacturing on the global stage. https://t.co/ctDxbp1BQP
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens delivered a special order address on the floor of the U.S. House of Representatives reflecting on the state of the American economy, the financial pressures facing working Michigan families, and the work ahead to strengthen American industry and democracy. During the address, Stevens raised the alarm on rising household costs and the challenges facing workers and retirees, as well as the tasks Congress must undertake in the coming years to restore trust among the American people, restore our dominance on the global stage, and stand up for domestic manufacturing. ###
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September 25, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to lower the Social Security retirement age to 60 for workers in physically demanding careers. The legislation would apply to physically demanding occupations, including jobs in manufacturing, construction, roofing, nursing, and more. The Social Security Administration would be responsible for identifying and regularly updating the list of qualifying occupations. Here’s what Michiganders are seeing about Rep. Haley Stevens’ Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act: CNBC: New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for physically demanding jobs By Lorie Konish Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Mich., on Wednesday introduced a new bill that would lower Social Security’s full retirement age for workers in physically demanding jobs. Currently, the earliest Social Security retirement age is 62, though beneficiaries receive reduced monthly checks for starting that soon. By waiting until full retirement age — that’s 67 for individuals born in 1960 or later — they may receive 100% of the benefits they’ve earned. Yet for blue-collar workers, staying longer in physically demanding jobs in order to reach those age milestones may be difficult, according to Stevens’ proposal. Individuals who have physically demanding jobs are at risk of exiting the workforce earlier than planned, which can interfere with their ability to have a secure retirement, according to 2022 research from the Schwartz Center for Economic Policy Analysis at The New School. CBS News: New bill would lower Social Security retirement age for some workers By Mary Cunningham Among the various proposals for bolstering Social Security is raising the retirement age at which Americans can claim full benefits. One lawmaker instead wants to lower it. Stevens has said that lowering the retirement age for blue-collar workers is necessary to help those who may struggle working into their 60s, given that such jobs are often physically demanding. "Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn't be forced to wait until their bodies give out to retire," she said in a statement on Thursday in unveiling the legislation in Washington, D.C. Newsweek: Millions of Americans Could Claim Social Security Early Under New Bill By Aliss Hingham Some Americans working in physically demanding jobs could claim full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60 under a new bill introduced in Congress. The proposal would create an exception to existing Social Security rules for workers who have spent enough of their careers in physically demanding jobs, allowing them to receive unreduced retirement benefits seven years before the current full retirement age. “If we want to honor the dignity of work in this country, we need to lower the retirement age for physical laborers,” said Stevens. Fast Company: Social Security retirement age would be lower for ‘blue collar’ workers under proposed bill: What that means By Sarah Fielding As things stand, any American born in 1960 or later can’t access their full Social Security benefits until the age of 67. A new bill is hoping to change that. “Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn’t have to work until their bodies give out to retire,” Stevens said in a statement shared on X. “If you put in the work, you deserve the retirement you earned.” Almost 40% of working U.S. civilians work a job that requires lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, and other physically demanding activities. MLive: Proposal would lower Social Security’s full retirement age to 60 for some workers By Leada Gore A new proposal would lower Social Security’s full retirement age for some workers in physically demanding jobs. Rep. Haley Stevens, D-Michigan, introduced the ‘Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act’ this week. The bill would change full retirement age (FRA) – the point at which people can qualify for full Social Security benefits – to 60 for people in fields such as construction, roofing, manufacturing and nursing. Under the bill, the Social Security Administration would set a list of qualifying jobs and update it every three years. Deadline Detroit: Haley Stevens Introduces Bill To Lower the Social Security Age For Americans With Physically Demanding Jobs By Allan Lengel Democratic Congresswoman Haley Stevens on Wednesday announced proposed legislation — the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act — that would allow people with physically demanding jobs to collect full Social Security benefits at age 60. “Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn’t be forced to wait until their bodies give out to retire,” Stevens said. The Independent: New Social Security bill would lower retirement age to 60 for some workers By Rachel Dobkin The Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act was introduced by Representative Haley Stevens, a Michigan Democrat, Thursday. The bill would allow Americans who work with their hands to collect full Social Security retirement benefits when they turn 60. “I look forward to bringing together my colleagues in Congress to fix this glaring issue for Michigan workers, strengthen Social Security, and ensure its solvency for generations of Americans to come,” said Stevens. Those eligible for full retirement benefits at 60 would include workers in construction, roofing, nursing, manufacturing and other physically demanding jobs WDIV-DET (NBC) — Detroit, MI A new bill in Congress could lower the full Social Security retirement age to 60 for some workers. Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens, introducing the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, aimed at people in physically demanding jobs like construction, nursing and manufacturing. Under this proposal, workers would need to work a certain amount of years in qualifying jobs to get those full benefits at 60, the current full retirement age is 67. ###
Wixom will always hold a special place in my heart! ❤️ So great to join Mayor Beagle and local leaders last weekend to open up the new West End Commons that I helped secure federal funding for two years ago. The future is bright for downtown Wixom. https://t.co/HrbGy7X86J
Michiganders who work physically demanding jobs shouldn’t have to choose between their health and the retirement benefits they’ve earned. My Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act would allow eligible workers to receive their full Social Security benefits at 60. https://t.co/2S0THG6VJ5
Washington, DC — Today, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens (MI-11) announced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act, a bill to allow Americans who work in physically demanding jobs to collect full Social Security retirement benefits when they turn 60. Under current law, Americans born after 1960 can begin collecting full Social Security retirement benefits at age 67 or reduced early retirement at age 62. But far too often, those who work in manual labor cannot continue working until 67 to receive the full benefits they’ve earned. Unable to claim full retirement benefits and with the strains of their day-to-day blue-collar work becoming increasingly unbearable, these workers find themselves in a difficult position as they look towards retirement. Stevens’ bill lowers the eligible age for full retirement benefits to 60 for Americans who work in such jobs, including but not limited to construction, roofing, nursing, manufacturing, and more. The bill directs the Social Security Administration to identify and publish a comprehensive list of physically demanding occupations that would be covered under this law, and continue updating that list every three years. “Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn’t be forced to wait until their bodies give out to retire,” said Rep. Haley Stevens. “If we want to honor the dignity of work in this country, we need to lower the retirement age for physical laborers. I look forward to bringing together my colleagues in Congress to fix this glaring issue for Michigan workers, strengthen Social Security, and ensure its solvency for generations of Americans to come.” At a time when America needs more people to enter the skilled trades and labor-intensive careers, Stevens’ bill creates a new incentive for Americans to pursue these jobs with the promise of retiring early and receiving their full Social Security benefits. The bill doesn’t require Americans to exclusively work in physically demanding jobs their whole careers to become eligible. Rather, it establishes a weighted points system based on years worked to assess eligibility. If an individual reaches a total of 15 points or 20 total years of physically demanding work across their career, they qualify for early retirement once they turn 60. The points are tabulated as follows: 0.5 points for each year worked from the ages of 18-34 1 point for each year worked from the ages of 35-44 1 year worked from the ages of 45-54 counts as 1.5 points 1 year worked above the age of 55 until an individual passes away counts as 2 points Text of the bill can be found here. ###
Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn’t have to work until their bodies give out to retire. I introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to allow Americans in physically demanding jobs to receive their full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. If you put in the work, you deserve the retirement you earned.
Michiganders who work with their hands shouldn’t have to work until their bodies give out to retire. I introduced the Blue Collar Social Security Fairness Act to allow Americans in physically demanding jobs to receive their full Social Security retirement benefits at age 60. If you put in the work, you deserve the retirement you earned.
We do not have to choose whose humanity matters. My recent trip to Israel reinforced something I have always believed: Israelis and Palestinians deserve peace, security, dignity and a home. https://t.co/i4atZGvqow
Michigan’s hardworking union families deserve more than empty promises. They deserve results. Democrats are fired up for November. We need to stay focused on jobs, lowering costs, protecting our manufacturing, and delivering for working families. https://t.co/Q6gkwTAL7y
September 21, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. – In case you missed it, Michigan Congresswoman Haley Stevens introduced the Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act, legislation to provide financial support to Americans who have been unlawfully or wrongfully detained abroad as they return home and rebuild their lives. The legislation is named for Michigan’s Paul Whelan, who was wrongfully detained in Russia for more than five years before returning home in August 2024. After his release, Whelan faced many of the financial challenges that can follow years of detention, including lost income, the loss of his home and job, and difficulties obtaining health insurance. Here’s what Michiganders are hearing and seeing about Rep. Haley Stevens’ work with Paul Whelan to support Americans returning home after wrongful detention abroad: The Detroit News: New bill would compensate returned political hostages like Paul Whelan By Melissa Nann Burke “Reintegration should not stop at the airport,” Stevens said, describing Whelan’s experience returning home without a place to live or his former job after five and a half years of lost earnings. “This is a very solid piece of legislation that brings some dignity to the people who I believe are American heroes.” Stevens said the goal is to establish “a transparent and objective formula” recognizing the economic consequences of wrongful detention, including time taken away from a person’s career and livelihood. CNN: Paul Whelan helps craft bill to compensate Americans wrongly detained abroad By Jennifer Hansler Whelan called the legislation “a huge step forward” in ensuring wrongfully detained Americans receive support after returning home. “For people like me who have come home after five-and-a-half years, we really don’t have very much. House is gone. Cars are gone. Employment’s gone. No health insurance,” Whelan told CNN. Stevens said the legislation would ensure Americans who endure wrongful detention have resources to “regain their footing, reunite with their communities, and rebuild their lives.” Deadline Detroit: Haley Stevens introduces ‘Paul Whelan Hostage Compensation and Reintegration Act’ Bill By Allan Lengel “When an American is wrongfully detained abroad, we do everything we can to bring them home. Our responsibility cannot end the moment they step back on American soil,” Stevens said. Whelan said former hostages often return home having lost their income, health insurance, employment, transportation and housing. “Providing compensation to former hostages is a step in the right direction in supporting their positive and productive reintegration,” Whelan said. NPR News Now: Paul Whelan compensation bill introduced “Hostages lose freedom. That means I wasn't earning an income. I wasn't saving for retirement,” Whelan told NPR. Whelan said that when he returned home, his home and cars were gone and he had to rebuild his life. CBS News Detroit: Paul Whelan reacts to bill supporting Americans wrongfully detained overseas CBS News Detroit reported on Stevens’ legislation to provide support to Americans returning home after being wrongfully detained abroad. Whelan thanked Stevens for introducing the legislation and discussed the challenges former detainees can face after returning home. The report highlighted Whelan’s more than five years of wrongful detention in Russia and the legislation’s effort to help Americans rebuild their lives after returning to the United States ###
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