Social Security is one of the most popular and successful government programs in the history of our country because it works. Before it was created in 1935, about half of our nation’s seniors were living in poverty. Today, the senior poverty rate is 10.3%. We cannot go backward.
That's why the Social Security Expansion Act of 2023 is so exciting. It not only holds Social Security sacred, but increases funding to expand the necessary benefits Social Security provides to millions of Americans.
Make sure your voice is heard: Ensure that Social Security is around for the next 75 years
The Social Security Expansion Act of 2023 would increase benefits and ensure Social Security is fully funded for years to come by:
This legislation is supported by voters across party lines because many of our families are scraping by paycheck to paycheck, no matter who we vote for. This burden is particularly heavy for seniors on fixed incomes. If the richest among us were to pay their fair share of taxes, we could provide for so many people and give our elders more comfort and security in their older years.
The Social Security Expansion Act would guarantee that we don't have to reduce benefits or raise the eligibility age, keeping millions out of poverty. Together, we can ensure every benefit owed to every eligible American is paid on time and without delay for the next 75 years.
Sign and send a petition to Congress: Pass the Social Security Expansion Act of 2023.
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