The Threat of the Un-American Activities Committee1948-04-01Douglas, Helen Gahagan, 1900-1980http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/NKC/1.0/enghttp://congressarchives.org/record/CAC_CC_014_5_171_3_0004Representative Helen Gahagan Douglas introduced a bill to extend and liberalize Social Security legislation, believing in the right of all people to a good life in retirement. The bill would provide benefits to all workers, increase benefit levels, and provide for disabled workers and their families. It would also provide a minimum benefit to those who have already retired. Douglas emphasized the importance of security in enabling individuals to fulfill their potential and stated her commitment to the cause.