Affirming the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States and expressing the sense of the Senate that Social Security must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations.

Summary

Recognizes the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act and affirms Social Security’s role providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for millions. It notes the law’s continuous payment of scheduled benefits and calls for bipartisan action, public awareness, education, and dialogue to address long-term financial challenges and preserve the program.

• Marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act (signed August 14, 1935).
• Affirms Social Security’s role providing retirement, disability, and survivor benefits for nine decades.
• Highlights that scheduled benefits have been paid throughout the program’s history.
• States Social Security is the primary income source for millions of seniors, people with disabilities, and survivors.
• Identifies long-term financial challenges facing the program that require attention.
• Calls for bipartisan action, public awareness, education, and dialogue to preserve and strengthen Social Security.
• Does not change law, funding, or program operations—only expresses findings and urges action.