People For Member,
86 years ago today, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social Security into law, revolutionizing the way seniors live in our country. It was a historic achievement that was the foundation of the social safety net Americans have today.
But Congress has not acted to increase Social Security’s benefits in 50 years. And if no action is taken, beneficiaries will see an across-the-board benefit cut of 20% by 2034. It’s clear we need to take significant action right away to protect the social safety net.
Add your name to urge Congress to strengthen and expand social security without delay! >>
Social Security is the most successful social insurance program in our country’s history. So we need to invest in fixing gaps in coverage that exist for many of its recipients – especially the five million seniors every year who still live in poverty. For about 40% of beneficiaries, it provides a majority of their income, but it is often not enough for seniors to live and thrive on in our current environment.
With so much having changed in the past five decades, it’s clear that we need to extend the lifespan of the trust fund, expand benefits to meet our current needs, and pay for these expansions by making the rich pay their fair share. We need you to work with us to protect our seniors and secure all of our futures by making Social Security the insurance program it can and should be.
In solidarity,
Sarah, Digital Campaigns Associate
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