Protect and Strengthen Social Security for All Americans

I am writing to demand that you stand firm in protecting Social Security—not just preserving it, but strengthening it for the millions of Americans who rely on it now and the generations who will depend on it in the future. Social Security is not an entitlement—it is an earned benefit that working Americans have paid into throughout their lives. It is a lifeline for seniors, people with disabilities, widows, and children. Any cuts, privatization schemes, or increases in the retirement age would break the promise our nation has made to its people. The cost of living is rising, housing is unaffordable for many, and healthcare costs continue to climb. Weakening Social Security at a time when so many are struggling would not just be irresponsible—it would be immoral. Instead, Congress should focus on measures that ensure its long-term stability and expand benefits, such as: • Lifting the payroll tax cap so the wealthy contribute their fair share. • Increasing monthly benefits to keep pace with inflation and real living expenses. • Strengthening protections against fraud and ensuring benefits are delivered efficiently. Social Security is the most successful anti-poverty program in our nation’s history. It has kept millions of Americans from destitution and given dignity to those who have worked their entire lives. Threatening or eroding it would harm not just individuals, but the economic stability of communities across the country. I urge you to publicly commit to rejecting any proposal that cuts or weakens Social Security, and to actively support legislation that expands and secures it for all. The American people are watching, and we will remember which leaders defended our most trusted and essential program.