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S.Res. 246 · 114th Congress

A resolution commemorating 80 years since the creation of Social Security.

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 114th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

RWD WydenSponsor
45 cosponsors · 43 D, 2 I
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Aug 5, 2015

Expresses the sense of the Senate that:

  • Social Security earned benefits that are crucial to the economic security of our nation and must be preserved to ensure future generations of Americans are protected;
  • with the strong support of the federal government, Social Security must continue to deliver guaranteed retirement and life insurance benefits for workers and their families, as well as serve as an indispensable safety net for the most vulnerable segments of American society; and
  • while the trust funds that support Social Security are projected to pay all benefits through 2034, Congress should act to ensure this vital program can support workers and families far into the future, but should reject proposals that weaken or privatize Social Security and should consider proposals to strengthen Social Security benefits.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: A resolution commemorating 80 years since the creation of Social Security.

Latest action (Aug 5, 2015): Referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6404-6405; text of measure as introduced: CR S6404)

Policy area: Social Welfare · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Aug 5, 2015

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.