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Senator urges $1.5T Social Security fix as 2032 deadline nears

More than 70 million beneficiaries could face a 22% cut in 2032 unless Congress acts; a bipartisan Senate proposal has not yet been introduced as legislation.

Published Jun 24, 2026, 5:36 PM EDT | WFMZZ

More than 70 million Americans face an automatic 22% cut to Social Security benefits in 2032 if Congress does not act. A senator is pushing a $1.5 trillion fix as a bipartisan Senate proposal to address the shortfall has yet to be introduced as legislation.