Tell Congress: Raise Social Security by $2,400 a Year

Democrats just won sweeping victories in Congress, and Sen. Bernie Sanders is renewing his push to give millions of Americans an extra $2,400 a year in Social Security benefits. That's $200 more every month for groceries, rent, utilities, and prescription drugs. With Americans demanding relief from soaring costs, Congress has a chance to deliver.

Millions of seniors are struggling to survive on Social Security checks that barely cover the basics. After a lifetime of hard work, nobody should have to choose between keeping the lights on and filling a prescription. But for far too many Americans, that's the reality.

Sanders' Social Security Expansion Act would raise benefits by requiring wealthy Americans to contribute their fair share. According to a Social Security Administration actuarial analysis cited by Sanders, the proposal could extend the program's solvency for 75 years while increasing benefits, without raising taxes on more than 91% of Americans. 

It's time to strengthen Social Security while bringing more relief to the Americans who depend on it.

Tell Congress: Raise Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year and make the wealthy pay their fair share.

Americans just delivered a powerful message at the ballot box: They want relief from the affordability crisis. Democrats cannot squander their new majority with half-measures. Simply protecting Social Security from cuts isn't enough when millions of people already struggle to survive on their benefits.

An extra $200 a month won't make anyone rich. But it could mean a full refrigerator, a paid utility bill, or medication that doesn't have to wait until the next check arrives.

And the money is available if we fix the system. Under current rules, Social Security payroll taxes apply only to the first $184,500 in annual earnings. Someone making millions in wages pays no additional Social Security payroll tax on earnings above that cap, while ordinary workers pay the tax on every dollar they earn up to the limit. Sanders' legislation would impose additional Social Security taxes on certain income above $250,000. 

Congress has a choice: Advance legislation that would expand benefits and strengthen Social Security's finances, or leave millions of Americans waiting for relief while Trump and MAGA elites continue to push for privatization.

Add your name: Demand that Congress take up the Social Security Expansion Act and deliver an extra $2,400 a year in benefits.

The petition to Congress reads:

“Pass the Social Security Expansion Act to increase Social Security benefits by $2,400 a year, improve cost-of-living adjustments, and strengthen the program's finances by requiring high earners to contribute their fair share.”