Marking Anniversary of First Social Security Check, Higgins Answers Frequently Asked Questions & Continues Fight to Protect Program
February 01, 2021
February 01, 2021
WASHINGTON, Feb. 1 -- Rep. Brian Higgins, D-New York, issued the following news release:
On January 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller became the first person to receive a Social Security payment following enactment of the Social Security Act. As we mark the 81st anniversary of the first check, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is sharing answers to some of the questions that frequently come into his office and committing to continuing to fight to protect the Social Security program and servi . . .
On January 31, 1940, Ida May Fuller became the first person to receive a Social Security payment following enactment of the Social Security Act. As we mark the 81st anniversary of the first check, Congressman Brian Higgins (NY-26) is sharing answers to some of the questions that frequently come into his office and committing to continuing to fight to protect the Social Security program and servi . . .