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AI-PoweredThis bill, called the Social Security Expansion Act, proposes to increase Social Security benefits for all current and future beneficiaries. It also aims to make sure the Social Security program can continue paying benefits for many more years. To do this, it would change how Social Security is funded, primarily by applying Social Security taxes to higher incomes. The bill would also adjust how cost-of-living increases are calculated.
If passed, this bill could mean higher monthly Social Security checks for seniors, people with disabilities, and surviving family members, including those with low incomes. It would also extend the solvency of the Social Security Trust Fund, ensuring that these benefits continue to be paid for decades to come. However, it would also mean that higher earners would pay Social Security taxes on more of their income. This expansion of benefits would help many Americans, especially those relying on Social Security as their main source of income, by providing more financial stability.