Bill · H.Res. 651· House(119-HRES-651)

Supporting the commemoration of August 14, 2025, as the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security.

Age: 36 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 8/15/2025
Last activity: 8/15/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by: Robert Bresnahan
Cosponsors: - 8 - 0

Social Welfare

Introduced
In Committee

A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.

What this bill would do

This resolution supports the commemoration of August 14, 2025, which marks the 90th anniversary of the establishment of Social Security. The Social Security Act was signed into law on August 14, 1935. The program was created to provide economic security for elderly Americans. It is described as a vital pillar of the nation's social safety net. The resolution notes that the program is supported by the contributions of American workers and employers.

Yes· 3 of 5

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+1
The resolution honors a program that provides economic stability and dignity for older Americans.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The resolution commemorates the Social Security program which serves as a vital pillar of the social safety net.
Would retired people be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates the anniversary of a program that provides economic security for the elderly.