1. United States
2. Mass.
3. Letter

Social Security is a vital program that millions of Americans rely on for financial security in retirement or during times of disability. However, the Social Security Administration (SSA) has been chronically underfunded, leading to unacceptably long wait times, poor customer service, and an inability to keep up with growing workloads. Additionally, Social Security benefits have failed to keep pace with the rising cost of living, leaving many recipients struggling to make ends meet. It is imperative that we take action to fully fund the SSA and expand Social Security benefits. Adequately funding the agency would allow it to hire more staff, improve technology and infrastructure, and provide better service to the public. Expanding benefits would boost payments to current and future retirees, survivors, and those with disabilities, helping to lift millions out of poverty and ensuring a dignified retirement for all. The long-term solvency of Social Security can be ensured through common-sense revenue measures, such as gradually increasing the payroll tax cap or implementing a modest wealth tax on millionaires and billionaires. These solutions are far preferable to cuts that would harm vulnerable populations relying on these critical benefits. I urge you to prioritize fully funding the SSA and expanding Social Security as part of a comprehensive effort to strengthen this vital program for current and future generations. This is not only a moral imperative but an investment in the economic security of our nation.