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Tell Congress:
For 86 years, Social Security has delivered each monthly payment in full
and on time. But, if nothing is done, Social Security beneficiaries will
see an across the board benefit cut of 20% by 2034. We demand Congress
act immediately to strengthen and expand Social Security, paid for by
making the wealthy start paying their fair share.
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Friend,
On August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed Social
Security into law. And, for 86 years, Social Security has delivered each
monthly payment in full and on time.
Even as Social Security is the most successful social insurance program
in our country's history, serving 65 million Americans each year, 5
million seniors still live in poverty.
Congress has not acted to increase Social Security's modest benefits in
50 years. And, if no action is taken, beneficiaries will see an
across-the-board benefit cut of 20% by 2034.
SIGN NOW: Tell Congress to STRENGTHEN and EXPAND Social Security this
year!
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To expand benefits for millions of Americans, extend the lifespan of the
trust fund, and pay for it by making the rich pay their fair share,
Congress must introduce and pass legislation that:
Increases benefits for all Social Security beneficiaries
Improves the COLA (Cost of Living Adjustment) to better reflect the
actual needs of seniors and people with disabilities
Ensures no one retires into poverty after a full career of work
Improves benefits for surviving spouses, restores student benefits for
dependent children of disabled, deceased or retired workers, and
increases benefits for children living with grandparents or relatives
Repeals the WEP/GPO, which penalize public service
Provides caregiver credits for those who must leave the workforce to
care for a loved one
Ensures millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share, and applies
FICA contributions to incomes over $400,000
During the Trump administration, the Commissioner of the Social Security
Administration was openly hostile to Social Security, seeking to
undermine confidence in the system and our access to our earned
benefits. To restore trust with the American people, we must strengthen
the Social Security Administration's service delivery to the public,
starting with:
Preventing unwarranted closures of SSA field offices
Improving access to legal assistance for people with disabilities
Fighting back against misinformation about the Social Security Trust
Fund's solvency by mailing annual Social Security Statements to all
workers ages 25 and older
For about 40% of beneficiaries, Social Security provides a majority of
their income; and for 1 in 6 it provides 90% or more of their income.
Social Security is critical to communities of color with 45% of Black,
52% of Latinx/Latines and
41% of Asian American seniors relying on Social Security for all or
nearly all of their income.
This month, as we celebrate 86 years of Social Security, call on
Congress to strengthen and expand Social Security and ensure
millionaires and billionaires start paying their fair share.
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Thanks for taking action,
The Common Dreams Team
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