WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Rep. Tom Kean Jr. (R-N.J.) and U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-Pa.) have introduced a resolution commemorating the 90th anniversary of Social Security and reaffirming the program’s role in providing economic security for millions of Americans.
The resolution, announced last week, celebrates the passage of the Social Security Act in 1935 and underscores the program’s significance as a cornerstone of the nation’s social safety net.
“Social Security has stood as a trusted institution for millions of Americans for the past 90 years,” Kean said in a statement. “This vital program ensures that seniors, families coping with loss, and individuals with disabilities have access to the support they need to live with dignity and security. As we honor its enduring legacy, we reaffirm our commitment to preserve and strengthen Social Security for all who depend on it today, as well as the hardworking Americans who have contributed to it throughout their lives.”
Bresnahan said the program remains a lifeline across his district and nationwide. “Social Security continues to support tens of millions of Americans annually, reflecting decades of hard-earned contributions,” he said. “As we mark 90 years since the Social Security Act was signed into law, we honor the promise to ensure this and other vital programs remain intact, not just for today’s seniors, but for our children and grandchildren who will one day rely on them.”
Kean and Bresnahan were joined in introducing the resolution by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.), Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), Zachary Nunn (R-Iowa), Jennifer Kiggans (R-Va.) and Claudia Tenney (R-N.Y.).
Signed into law by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on Aug. 14, 1935, Social Security has grown into one of the most widely used and trusted federal programs. This year, about 72 million people are expected to receive benefits, including retirees, disabled workers, and survivors.
