Most of them already have millions, do they really need a pension!?
Serve just 5 years in Congress and you qualify for a federal pension; something most Americans spend decades chasing and never get close to achieving.
They also lock in access to heavily subsidized healthcare plans with stable coverage, while millions of Americans deal with rising premiums, high deductibles, and coverage tied to whether they even have a job.
Then there’s retirement.
The same system that pushed the country away from pensions and toward 401(k)s, where your future depends on market swings and how much you can afford to set aside; left everyday workers holding the risk.
The hypocrisy is astounding. Policies like the Revenue Act of 1978 made it easier for companies to move away from guaranteed pensions and onto plans where the burden falls on you.
So while Americans were told to take on more responsibility, more uncertainty, and more risk…
Congress kept access to stability.
And let’s talk about pay.
Members of Congress pull in about $174,000 a year, before benefits, while millions of Americans are working full-time just trying to stay ahead of rent, groceries, fuel, and healthcare.
Same country.
One group writes the rules.
The other lives with them.