Boyle Statement on the 91st Anniversary of Social Security

August 14, 2026 Press Release WASHINGTON, DC — Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on the 91st anniversary of President Franklin D. Roosevelt signing the Social Security Act: “Social Security is the greatest anti-poverty program in American history. But 91 years after its creation, Republicans in Washington are still trying to break Social Security’s sacred promise. After passing the largest health care cuts in our nation’s history, Speaker Johnson now says he has a ‘plan’ to cut Social Security. I will always defend Americans’ hard-earned benefits against Republican cuts. My Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act proves that we can protect and strengthen these programs by making millionaires and billionaires pay their fair share. It’s time to pass my bill and keep the promise of Social Security for all generations.” Background : Congressman Boyle has introduced the Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act , legislation that would protect Social Security for all generations by making the nation's highest earners contribute their fair share. The independent actuaries at the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Social Security Administration have confirmed Boyle’s legislation will extend solvency indefinitely. To read more about Boyle’s Medicare and Social Security Fair Share Act , click here . ###