Social Security: Bipartisan Plan to Fix Funding
The Senate Finance Committee received this resolution on August 6, 2026. It has not moved since that date and remains under committee review. The committee must decide whether to hold a vote on the proposal before it can advance further.
While it has bipartisan support, many lawmakers are hesitant to join a process that might force them to vote on unpopular changes to Social Security.
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The Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund is explicitly named as one of the two funds the working group must address, meaning any resulting legislation could change SSDI financing, eligibility, or payroll tax rules that fund disability benefits. Like the retirement program, actual effects on disabled beneficiaries depend on the specific bill that eventually passes.
“the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund under title II of the Social Security Act”
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S4521-4523)
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Submitted in Senate
A heated Senate hearing exposed sharp disagreements over whether to use the normal legislative process or establish special rules to guarantee a Social Security solvency vote. Supporters argue a new bipartisan process is needed to avoid a 22% benefit cut projected for 2032.
The PROMISE Act would require the Social Security Advisory Board to draft a bill ensuring 50-year solvency. It establishes tight deadlines and limits amendments, automatically pushing the legislation to the floor if committees fail to act by late 2026.
During a Senate Finance Committee hearing, lawmakers discussed the Bipartisan Social Security Commission Act. The bill aims to create a formal process for shoring up the program's finances before the 2032 insolvency deadline through a dedicated, fast-tracked commission.
No votes or related bills recorded for this bill yet.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A resolution establishing a process to assure the long-term fiscal stability of the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund and the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund.
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