A bipartisan group of U.S. senators introduced the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMISE) Act on July 14, 2026, in response to the Social Security Board of Trustees’ report indicating a funding shortfall in the retirement trust fund by 2032. The legislation aims to create an independent advisory committee to provide recommendations to Congress regarding Social Security's long-term financing. Senators involved in the initiative include Dick Durbin, Tim Kaine, Angus King, Bill Cassidy, John Cornyn, and Thom Tillis. The bill seeks to ensure Congress votes on a solvency plan that would maintain Social Security funding for at least 50 years. The funding shortfall is attributed to lower birth rates, reduced immigration, and decreased revenue from tax changes enacted in 2025. Despite the challenges, the Social Security system will continue to issue benefits at reduced amounts even after the trust fund is depleted. Previous efforts to address the program's solvency have faced opposition, including a failed initiative in 2024 supported by House GOP leadership.
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Bipartisan Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Social Security Funding Shortfall
On July 14, 2026, a bipartisan group of senators introduced the PROMISE Act to address the projected Social Security funding shortfall by 2032. The legislation aims to establish an independent advisory committee to recommend solutions and ensure Congress votes on a long-term solvency plan. The funding shortfall is linked to demographic changes and tax policy impacts.
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Bipartisan group of senators introducing legislation to avert looming Social Security shortfall
Bipartisan Senators Introduce Legislation to Address Social Security Funding Shortfall