Bill · H.Res. 657· House(119-HRES-657)

Affirming the President's promise not to raise the Social Security and Medicare retirement age.

Age: 80 years

Ohio

Introduced: 8/15/2025
Last activity: 8/15/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by: Marcy Kaptur
Cosponsors: - 12 - 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 aims to affirm a promise made by President Donald J. Trump not to increase the retirement age for Social Security and Medicare. It asserts that these programs are commitments made to workers who have paid into the system. The text argues that raising the retirement age would reduce benefits for millions of Americans, especially those in physically demanding jobs or lower-income communities. It specifically notes that many seniors rely on Social Security for at least half of their income. Finally, the resolution calls on Congress to preserve current eligibility ages and reject any proposals to delay access to these benefits.

Yes· 3 of 11

Would people over 65 be better off under this?+8
The bill explicitly protects the retirement age and healthcare access for seniors.
Would retired people be better off under this?+8
The bill is designed to safeguard the retirement ages and benefits of current and future retirees.
Does this strengthen Social Security?+7
The bill seeks to protect Social Security benefits by preventing any increase in the retirement age.