A resolution affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs.

12/29/2022, 1:34 PM

This resolution recognizes the long history and positive economic effects of the Social Security programs. It also expresses the belief that the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs should continue to be funded through mandatory spending.

Bill 117 sres 819, also known as the resolution affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs, aims to emphasize the importance of these programs in providing financial support to elderly and disabled individuals in the United States. The resolution highlights the Senate's dedication to ensuring the long-term sustainability of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, as well as expanding access to these vital programs for those in need.

The resolution acknowledges the critical role that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income play in reducing poverty among seniors and individuals with disabilities, and emphasizes the need to strengthen and protect these programs for future generations. It also recognizes the challenges facing these programs, including demographic shifts and funding concerns, and calls for bipartisan cooperation to address these issues.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 819 reaffirms the Senate's commitment to safeguarding and enhancing Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, and underscores the importance of these programs in providing essential financial support to vulnerable populations in the United States.
Congress
117

Number
SRES - 819

Introduced on
2022-09-29

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

9/29/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

This resolution recognizes the long history and positive economic effects of the Social Security programs. It also expresses the belief that the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs should continue to be funded through mandatory spending.

Bill 117 sres 819, also known as the resolution affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs, aims to emphasize the importance of these programs in providing financial support to elderly and disabled individuals in the United States. The resolution highlights the Senate's dedication to ensuring the long-term sustainability of Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, as well as expanding access to these vital programs for those in need.

The resolution acknowledges the critical role that Social Security and Supplemental Security Income play in reducing poverty among seniors and individuals with disabilities, and emphasizes the need to strengthen and protect these programs for future generations. It also recognizes the challenges facing these programs, including demographic shifts and funding concerns, and calls for bipartisan cooperation to address these issues.

Overall, Bill 117 sres 819 reaffirms the Senate's commitment to safeguarding and enhancing Social Security and Supplemental Security Income, and underscores the importance of these programs in providing essential financial support to vulnerable populations in the United States.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA resolution affirming the commitment of the Senate to protect and expand the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs.

Policy Areas
Social Welfare

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary10/13/2022

This resolution recognizes the long history and positive economic effects of the Social Security programs. It also expresses the belief that the Social Security and Supplemental Security Income programs should continue to be funded through mandat...


Latest Action9/29/2022
Referred to the Committee on Finance. (text: CR S5559)