1. United States
2. Ohio
3. Letter

The proposed restructuring and staffing cuts to the Social Security Administration (SSA) threaten to cripple this vital agency that millions of Americans rely on. With staffing already at a 50-year low, further reductions of up to half the workforce would push the SSA to a total system collapse according to former administrator Martin O'Malley. Social Security is not a frivolous program - it provides essential financial support to seniors, the disabled, and families that have lost loved ones. Dismantling the SSA will leave these vulnerable populations at grave risk with no means to access their hard-earned benefits. We cannot allow the administration's reckless cost-cutting agenda to sacrifice such a crucial social safety net that protects our nation's most vulnerable. The SSA must be adequately funded and staffed to fulfill its mandate of providing Social Security benefits that millions depend on for their livelihood and well-being. Any restructuring should aim to improve efficiency and services, not cripple the agency's core functions through draconian cuts.