[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 579 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

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119th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 579

 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.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

              January 8 (legislative day, January 7), 2026

    Mr. Cassidy (for himself, Mr. Kaine, Mr. King, Mr. Curtis, Mr. 
Grassley, and Mr. Durbin) submitted the following resolution; which was 
                        considered and agreed to

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                               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.

Whereas, on August 14, 1935, President Franklin D. Roosevelt signed the Social 
        Security Act (42 U.S.C. 301 et seq.) into law, establishing a 
        foundational commitment by the United States to provide economic 
        security for its senior citizens;
Whereas the Social Security program has served as the cornerstone of retirement 
        security for generations of individuals in the United States, providing 
        vital retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions;
Whereas the Social Security program has successfully paid scheduled benefits 
        throughout its 90-year history, delivering on the promise earned by 
        workers in the United States and their families through a lifetime of 
        contributions;
Whereas the Social Security program remains the primary source of income for 
        millions of seniors, individuals with disabilities, and surviving family 
        members, and its continued strength is vital to the economic well-being 
        of the United States;
Whereas the Social Security program faces significant long-term financial 
        challenges that require thoughtful and responsible action to ensure its 
        continued stability and effectiveness;
Whereas preserving and strengthening the Social Security program is a bipartisan 
        responsibility that requires cooperation and leadership from 
        policymakers; and
Whereas increased public awareness, education, and dialogue are essential to 
        ensure that the Social Security program remains strong and solvent for 
        current and future generations: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) reaffirms its bipartisan commitment to preserving and 
        protecting the Social Security program for current and future 
        generations;
            (2) affirms that an automatic, across-the-board cut in 
        benefits would disrupt the retirement security of tens of 
        millions of people in the United States and must be avoided; 
        and
            (3) calls upon Members of Congress to work in a bipartisan 
        manner to develop and enact legislation that ensures the long-
        term solvency of the Social Security program and protects 
        seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families in the 
        United States for generations to come.
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