119th Congress · Senate bill · Last action Jul 14, 2026
S. 4979In Committee
Democrats propose process to ensure Social Security Trust Fund long-term solvency.
Sponsor: Sen. Durbin, Richard J. (D-IL)7 cosponsorsIntroduced Jul 14, 2026
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2 Democrats, 4 Republicans (of 6 shown).
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
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SENATERead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 14
Introduced in Senate
All 7 cosponsors
2 Democrats · 4 Republicans · 1 Independent
Democrats (2)
Republicans (4)
Independents (1)
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