Bill Cassidy (R-LA)
A resolution 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.
A Republican resolution with 2 Democratic cosponsors · See all 5 cosponsors
Last activity — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S118)
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate unanimous consent
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
The Senate by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no senator's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution affirms the importance of the Social Security program to the people of the United States. It expresses the sense of the Senate that the program must be preserved, protected, and strengthened for current and future generations. The Senate reaffirms its bipartisan commitment to protecting the program. It specifically notes that automatic, across-the-board benefit cuts must be avoided to prevent disrupting retirement security. Finally, it calls on Members of Congress to work together on legislation to ensure long-term solvency and protect those receiving benefits.
Yes· 3 of 6
- Scored +6
Would people over 65 be better off under this?
The bill specifically calls for the protection of retirement security and the prevention of automatic benefit cuts for seniors.
- Scored +6
Would retired people be better off under this?
The bill aims to prevent across-the-board benefit cuts that would disrupt retirement security.
- Scored +5
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
The resolution emphasizes the need to protect Social Security benefits which are vital for individuals with disabilities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of retirement security: The resolution states that an automatic, across-the-board cut in benefits would disrupt the retirement security of tens of millions of people, and it asserts these cuts must be avoided (Section 2).
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Preservation of vital benefits: The Senate affirms a commitment to preserving and protecting the Social Security program, which provides retirement, disability, and survivor benefits (Section 1).
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Focus on long-term stability: The resolution calls for the development of legislation to ensure the long-term solvency of the program to protect seniors, individuals with disabilities, and families (Section 3).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are identified within the text: The provided text focuses on the importance of the program, the need to avoid benefit cuts, and the call for bipartisan action to ensure solvency.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would retired people be better off under this? — The bill aims to prevent across-the-board benefit cuts that would disrupt retirement security. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill specifically calls for the protection of retirement security and the prevention of automatic benefit cuts for seniors. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — The resolution emphasizes the need to protect Social Security benefits which are vital for individuals with disabilities. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — The resolution seeks to protect the vital benefits that serve as a primary source of income for many low-income individuals.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The resolution affirms a commitment to preserving, protecting, and strengthening the Social Security program and its benefits. Is this likely to lift people out of poverty? — By seeking to ensure the long-term solvency of Social Security, the bill aims to protect the income of vulnerable populations.
- 1/8/2026
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S119; text: CR S118)
- 5 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
John CurtisRepublican · Utah
Richard DurbinDemocrat · Illinois
Chuck GrassleyRepublican · Iowa
Angus KingIndependent · Maine
Timothy KaineDemocrat · Virginia