Dear Editor: Social Security Can Benefit Future Generations, If Congress Acts

Dear Editor,

Social Security can benefit future generations – if Congress acts.

Every year, the chief actuary of the Social Security Administration (SSA) reports to Congress on how many years the program has left in the Social Security Trust Fund to fully meet the obligations of current and future beneficiaries. Last year, that number increased by a year as the economy and jobs grew under the leadership of President Joe Biden.

This year, the system lost ground - going from 2036 to 2033. The anticipated shortfall drew closer due to several Administration and Congressional actions that reduce ex...