The results are in and the message to Congress could not be clearer.

In our recent poll, an overwhelming 98% of respondents said “NO,” seniors should not face automatic cuts to Social Security benefits if Congress refuses to take action to shore up the program for the future.

This matters because without action by Congress, benefit cuts are coming. As early as 2034, Social Security’s Trust Funds will only be able to pay about 81% of promised benefits — an across-the-board benefit cut no senior can afford.

That’s why the National Committee is urging Congress to immediately pass the “Safeguarding American Families and Expanding Social Security Act” (S. 3462), introduced by Senator Brian Schatz (HI), which would:

• Increase benefits now by an average of about $150 per month, helping seniors keep up with today’s high costs
  

• Protect Social Security’s future by requiring high-income earners to pay their fair share into the program, strengthening solvency well beyond 2034
  

• Fix the broken COLA formula so benefits reflect the real inflation seniors experience, especially when it comes to health care, housing and groceries.
  

This bill would go a long way to update and modernize Social Security benefits and extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Funds for decades to come.

As you know, Social Security is a promise kept to seniors for 90 years. But that promise is at risk if lawmakers continue to ignore the looming crisis and delay action while seniors fall further behind.

Thanks to your participation, we now have a powerful message to take directly to Capitol Hill: Hands off Social Security — Pass the “SAFE Social Security Act” Now!

Please make a gift in any amount you can afford today to support the National Committee’s urgent fight to pass this important bill in Congress and protect and strengthen the retirement security of millions of older Americans.

Thank you again for your loyal partnership.

Dan Adcock

Director of Government Relations & Policy