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U.S. Senate: Preserving and Strengthening Social Security Benefits

The U.S. Senate reaffirms the vital importance of the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to millions of Americans. It emphasizes the need to preserve and strengthen the program for current and future generations, explicitly rejecting automatic benefit cuts. The resolution calls for bipartisan congressional action to ensure its long-term financial stability.
Key points
The Senate commits to protecting retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for all Americans.
Automatic, across-the-board cuts to Social Security benefits are deemed unacceptable and must be avoided.
Congress is urged to work together to find bipartisan solutions for the program's long-term financial health.
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Adopted
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_SRES_579
Sponsor: Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA]
Process start date: 2026-01-08
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

A 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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_SRES_579.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-08.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The Senate commits to protecting retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for all Americans.
  • Automatic, across-the-board cuts to Social Security benefits are deemed unacceptable and must be avoided.
  • Congress is urged to work together to find bipartisan solutions for the program's long-term financial health.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Sen. Cassidy, Bill [R-LA].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S118)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-13.

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