Economy & Fiscal Policy

Social Security & Entitlements

Keeping promises to retirees while ensuring the programs survive for future generations.

The Problem

Social Security's trust fund is projected to be depleted by the mid-2030s, at which point benefits would be automatically cut by ~20%. Medicare faces similar long-term funding challenges. An aging population means fewer workers supporting more retirees. No party in power has been honest with the public about the math.

Outcomes this issue serves

Why we track this

Fiscal sustainability
Put federal debt on a sustainable path so obligations to seniors, defense, and public investment are honored without crowding out the next generation.

Our Position · Stated · Status: Forming

Where we stand

Gradual cap lift, modest age adjustment with exemptions, strengthen minimum benefit

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