John,

It is hard to imagine the United States WITHOUT Social Security.

Each year, Social Security supports seniors, children, surviving spouses, veterans and people with disabilities―keeping millions of U.S. families out of poverty.

If Republicans had their way, however, they would rush to dismantle our Social Security system and put every nickel of older Americans’ retirement savings in the hands of greedy Wall Street bankers. We will never let that happen.

That’s why we’re going on offense, rallying millions of Americans and our partners across the country to pass Social Security expansion in 2019!

Become a grassroots co-signer of the Social Security 2100 Act to protect and expand Social Security for current and future generations!

This crucial legislation already has support from 211 members of the U.S. House, putting us just 7 votes shy of a majority! And we’re expecting a vote this fall.

The 2100 Act will make sure that our Social Security system is strong into the 22nd century by preventing the projected shortfall in the 2030s and INCREASING benefits across the board―not cutting them.

Tell Congress: Pass H.R. 860, the Social Security 2100 Act, this year to protect and expand the earned benefits of millions of Americans!

Once we pass Social Security expansion in the House, we will turn our attention to the U.S. Senate. We’ll draw a clear distinction between Democrats’ plans to protect and expand Social Security vs. Mitch McConnell’s continued efforts to cut it. The vast majority of people in poll after poll are with us. In fact, 70% of Americans―Democrats, Republicans and independents―support expanding, not cutting, Social Security.

Let’s pass the Social Security 2100 Act out of the House with a strong majority to send a clear message that we’re united in our fight to protect and expand Social Security!

It has been far, far too long since Social Security was updated. The last significant update to Social Security was over 35 years ago. At a time of increasing income and wealth inequality, disappearing pensions and unstable 401(k)s, Social Security is a critical lifeline for millions of Americans.

The Social Security 2100 Act would increase Social Security benefits for all recipients and protect low-income workers with an additional increase in the minimum monthly benefit. It also helps Social Security maintain its value over time by fixing the formula for yearly cost-of-living adjustments so that it reflects the real expenses seniors face.

And, unlike Republican tax plans that just drive up the national debt, our plan to strengthen Social Security is PAID FOR.

It's not a giveaway. It ensures that Americans receive the benefits that they have already earned. It introduces an essential element of fairness that is missing in far too much legislation that is circling the halls of Congress: This bill finally requires millionaires and billionaires to pay their fair share.

Become a grassroots co-signer today of the Social Security 2100 Act to rally support for Social Security expansion in the U.S. House and pass this critical bill THIS YEAR!

Thank you,

Michael Phelan
Social Security Works