SRES579119th Congress

A resolution affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations.

Sponsored By: Senator Bill Cassidy

Passed Senate

Summary

This Senate resolution reaffirms the bipartisan commitment to preserve and strengthen Social Security as the nation's core retirement and disability safety net. It cites the program's 90-year history and warns that automatic, across-the-board benefit cuts must be avoided.

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  • Seniors: Reinforces that Social Security is the primary source of income for millions of older Americans and seeks to protect their retirement benefits from sudden cuts.
  • People with disabilities and survivors: Emphasizes the importance of disability and survivor benefits for economic security and calls for their continued protection.
  • Policymakers: Urges Congress to act in a bipartisan way to address long-term financial challenges and to develop legislation that secures the program's solvency.
  • Public engagement: Calls for increased public awareness, education, and dialogue about Social Security's future to support informed policy choices.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Bill Cassidy

LA • R

Cosponsors

  • Timothy Kaine

    VA • D

    Sponsored 1/8/2026

  • Angus King

    ME • I

    Sponsored 1/8/2026

  • John Curtis

    UT • R

    Sponsored 1/8/2026

  • Chuck Grassley

    IA • R

    Sponsored 1/8/2026

  • Richard Durbin

    IL • D

    Sponsored 1/8/2026

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