Detroit City Wire

Congresswoman Rashida Tlaib, who represents Michigan’s 12th district in the U.S. Congress, has reiterated her support for social programs and healthcare access in a series of posts on social media this week.

On August 14, 2025, Tlaib marked AARP’s 90th anniversary of Social Security by stating, "At AARP’s 90th anniversary of Social Security, I reaffirmed my commitment to expanding this vital program. The Social Security Expansion Act would boost benefits by $2,400 a year, because no one should have to choose between paying for groceries or their prescriptions."

Later that day, she addressed mental health care access and the stigma surrounding treatment options: "One in five Americans live with a mental health condition, and millions rely on antidepressants like SSRIs to live full, healthy lives. Stigmatizing these treatments is dangerous and wrong. I’m calling on @SecKennedy to keep lifesaving care accessible."

On August 15, Tlaib highlighted concerns about domestic violence services amid federal funding changes: "We must protect and support survivors of domestic violence. Changes in federal funding could lead to more cuts in their services. I joined advocates and community leaders to address funding cuts, staffing shortages, and uplift their powerful stories."

Tlaib has served in Congress since 2019 after succeeding Brenda Jones and previously held office in the Michigan House of Representatives from 2009 to 2014. Born in Detroit in 1976 and currently residing there, Tlaib earned her undergraduate degree from Wayne State University and a law degree from Thomas M. Cooley Law School.