Drew Ferguson, NOSSCR Senior Political Advisor and Former Representative of Georgia

Thank you to everyone who joined me for the PAC Washington Webinar on March 10th, where I shared my perspective on NOSSCR’s advocacy vision for this new administration. If you missed the Washington Webinar, join me at the Washington, DC national conference PAC Reception on Thursday, April 24, open to all NOSSCR PAC donors. I’ll speak during the Conference General Session alongside Chairman Earl Pomeroy (D-ND), who previously chaired the same Ways and Means Social Security committee as I did.

As we discussed during the webinar, a voice of reason is crucial for addressing Social Security’s challenges. NOSSCR is that voice. My experience as Chairman of the Social Security Subcommittee gives me a practical understanding of Social Security’s complexities, allowing for productive discussions with key decision-makers on Capitol Hill.

I emphasized the need for greater transparency, efficient customer service, and modernized IT at the Social Security Administration. We must move beyond outdated systems and embrace technology that improves communication and effectiveness. Your firsthand experiences, like delays at initial and reconsideration, long phone hold times, and limited access to electronically available information, are invaluable in advocating for these changes.

I also outlined a practical advocacy roadmap. Direct meetings with elected officials are highly effective—and NOSSCR PAC dollars are key. We should prioritize bipartisan solutions that deliver tangible improvements. I urge you to approach advocacy as partners, focusing on results, and not as adversaries, even when we disagree on policy. This means avoiding any focus on partisan or peripheral bills with little chance of success—we must work together across the aisle and emphasize solutions.

Remember, leadership transitions bring pendulum swings. This one is no different. Once the dust settles, you’ll find the swing wasn’t as drastic as initially perceived. NOSSCR will navigate this transition as it always has: through consistent, bipartisan, common-sense advocacy that drives practical results.

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