Bill > HRes657

This resolution affirms the commitment to maintaining the current retirement ages for Social Security and Medicare, citing several key arguments. The resolution notes President Trump's July 8, 2024 promise to oppose changes to retirement ages and emphasizes the importance of these programs as crucial safety nets for seniors. It highlights that Social Security and Medicare are essential for millions of Americans, with a significant percentage of seniors relying on these benefits for more than half their income. The resolution points out that the full retirement age has already increased from 65 to 67 for individuals born after 1960, and further increases would disproportionately impact workers in physically demanding jobs and lower-income communities. The document argues that raising the retirement age would effectively cut benefits, contradict promises made by elected leaders, and create hardship for the approximately 4.1 million Americans turning 65 each year through 2027. Ultimately, the resolution calls on Congress to reject any proposals to raise, reduce, or delay access to retirement benefits and to uphold the current eligibility ages for Social Security and Medicare.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/657/all-info