We must phase in incremental solutions to give younger generations an opportunity to participate in these programs and to secure their futures, while keeping the promises made to our current seniors 55 and older.
Phase in incremental reforms to Medicare and Social Security while preserving benefits for current seniors age 55 and older.
Occurrences
Evidence
May 14, 2026 DESJARLAIS ANNOUNCES MCMINNVILLE VA WILL REMAIN OPEN
House Not In Session / Next Session: June 2nd, 2026 at 12:00 PM
Constituents can view my latest votes on Capitol Hill. Recent Votes: Agriculture.
119th Congress, 2nd Session. House Not In Session. Next Session: June 22nd, 2026 at 12:00 PM.
Assessments
The provided evidence does not show that Scott DesJarlais delivered the promised Medicare and Social Security reforms, nor does it show a serious, traceable legislative push by him toward that specific outcome. The evidence only indicates that the House was not in session on certain dates and that his recent public materials did not surface relevant reform action. Because there is no clear proof of enactment, substantial advancement, or a documented failed attempt tied to this promise, the record here is insufficient to score it as delivered, partial, or never.
DesJarlais appears to have supported the House Republican/Ryan-style approach of phased Medicare and Social Security entitlement reforms that protected people already 55 or older, but the promised federal outcome was not enacted as a completed reform package. House budget votes or similar proposals can demonstrate a serious legislative effort, yet they did not themselves phase in binding Medicare and Social Security reforms. Later unrelated or narrower entitlement changes do not amount to delivering this broad promise.