S5042Referred to Committee

A bill to protect our Social Security system and improve benefits for current and future generations.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-07-21
Introduced
4
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Richard Blumenthal
Richard Blumenthal
Democrat · CT · Senator
Votes with party: 85.7% (852 recorded votes)

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Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

2026-07-21

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

The legislation would make changes to Social Security to ensure the program remains financially stable for current retirees and future beneficiaries, while potentially increasing benefits for some recipients. The bill addresses concerns about Social Security's long-term funding by proposing adjustments to how the program operates, affecting millions of Americans who rely on retirement, disability, and survivor benefits. The proposal is currently under review by the Senate Finance Committee.

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