Stay Informed
Stay Up to Date About Proposals to Cut or Privatize Social Security
Social Security has a funding challenge that's fixable
without cutting benefits and has been part of congressional discussions for decades.
Some proposals would raise the retirement age, cut benefits, or partially privatize the system.
Follow trusted sources like:
Social Security Works
- Center on Budget and Policy Priorities (CBPP) - https://www.cbpp.org/
- AARP - https://www.aarp.org/social-security/
- Social Security Resource Center - https://www.ssa.gov/oact/presentations/scgoss_20240221.pdf
- Share fact sheets like this one from CBPP:
Social Security: Myths vs. Facts -https://www.cbpp.org/research/social-security/top-ten-facts-about-social-security
Advocate
Sign Petitions and Open Letters
Grassroots efforts can work.
Sign and share active petitions through:
- Social Security Works Action Center - https://socialsecurityworks.org/category/action/
- MoveOn.org Petitions
https://campaigns.moveon.org/petitions/
Contact Your Representatives
Tell Congress you care about social security and support legislation expanding Social Security, like the "Social Security Expansion Act."
Easy tools to call or email:
- 5 Calls to easily find contact information and
useful language. - Common Cause "Find Your Lawmakers" -https://www.commoncause.org/find-your-representative/
- Indivisible's Resource Guide
https://indivisible.org/resource/guide
Support Expanding Social Security Benefits
Support leaders and legislation aiming to:
- Lift the payroll tax cap (so the wealthiest pay fairly)
- Expand benefits to meet rising costs.
Example: The Social Security 2100 Act
Join Advocacy Groups
Groups you can join or donate to include:
National Committee to Preserve Social Security & Medicare
Alliance for Retired Americans
Join AARP’s Advocacy Network·
AARP has a specific "Advocacy
Center" where you can sign petitions, email lawmakers, and join
national campaigns about Social Security and Medicare.
Sign up here: AARP Action Center
Use AARP's Advocacy Tools
They provide email templates, talking points, and social
media graphics to make it super easy to spread the word.
Check out their current campaigns on Social Security here: Protect Social Security - AARP Campaign https://www.aarp.org/politics-society/advocacy/info-2025/fighting-for-social-security-right-now.html
ACT
Vote with Social Security in Mind
Research where candidates stand on Social Security before elections.
Sites like BallotReady can help you find candidate positions.
Attend AARP Local Events
They hold town halls, rallies, and webinars across the country to educate the public and reach lawmakers.
Find upcoming events: AARP Events Near You
Become an AARP Volunteer Advocate
You can volunteer to call voters, meet with lawmakers, or testify at hearings (in person or virtually).
Learn more here: AARP Volunteer Opportunities - https://www.aarp.org/volunteer/
