House Republican Outraged by Social Security Office Closing in His District: A Slap in the Face'

Rep. Mike Lawler has vocally protested the closure of the Hudson Valley's only Social Security Hearing Office, calling it a significant disservice to thousands of residents reliant on these services. The office, which manages over 2,000 backlogged cases annually, will now require constituents to travel long distances to receive assistance. Lawler attributes the decision to the Biden administration, despite past claims of cuts from former President Trump's administration. He argues that the residents deserve better and should not have to compromise their access to crucial services due to administrative decisions.

The decision to close the only Social Security Hearing Office in the Hudson Valley is a slap in the face to thousands of my constituents who rely on these services.

This office handles over 2,000 backlogged cases and conducts hundreds of in-person hearings every year. Telling my constituents that they now have to travel hours to Lower Manhattan, New Haven, the Bronx, or Goshen is completely unacceptable.

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