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A bill introduced by Senate Democrats would provide a six-month boost to Social Security benefits received by millions of Americans each month. The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act calls ...

Fiscal analysts warn a temporary boost worsens Social Security’s long-term deficit. Supporters link the boost to tariff pain on seniors; critics demand structural reform. CA Sen. Alex Padilla is among ...

WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bill introduced by Senate Democrats could increase monthly Social Security payments by $200 for millions of Americans starting in 2026. The Social Security Expansion Act, ...