1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

Social Security is not an abstract policy issue for my family—it is something we are actively relying on and planning our future around. My wife is already drawing Social Security benefits at age 67, and I am approximately six years away from retirement. Because of this, I am asking you to strongly protect the stability of the program without reducing benefits or increasing the retirement age. Raising the retirement age would function as a direct benefit cut for people like us who have spent decades working and contributing to the system. Many Americans in physically demanding or long-career professions cannot realistically extend their working years further without serious financial and health consequences. We need solutions that preserve what we have earned, not reduce it. Instead of cutting benefits or shifting the burden onto future retirees, Congress should focus on strengthening revenue sources. This includes reconsidering large tax cuts and preferential provisions that reduce federal revenue, particularly those that disproportionately benefit higher-income earners and large corporations. Another fair and effective option is removing or raising the cap on wages subject to Social Security payroll taxes so that high earners contribute consistently on all income, just as working families already do. Social Security can be strengthened for the long term without breaking its promise to current and future retirees. I urge you to oppose any proposals that reduce benefits or raise the retirement age, and instead pursue solutions that ensure solvency through fair and sustainable revenue policy. Please prioritize protecting Social Security so that it remains reliable for those of us currently receiving benefits and those of us approaching retirement.