So as I said in the title, since we do research like crazy, can someone determine if the government will be ending social security, medicare, medicaid, SNAP, etc? She's a leftist and probably believes the media at their word, I simply don't watch TV anymore. I got dealt a bad hand in life (will elaborate with DMs if anyone wants to know), and 4 of us live together with social security as our major source of income. If we lose it, we're basically homeless.
I don't believe that the entitlements will literally be ended, but it's something to worry about, not that I need any more stress in my life. Has anyone already done research on the bill?
Here's the link to the house bill: https://docs.house.gov/billsthisweek/20250519/2025_budget_Rec_RH_xml.pdf
It's horrendous that "bills" are so damn long, and aren't titled as "a law."
Short answer from Grok: The bill you referenced, H.R. ll from the House Committee on the Budget, is the Republican Study Committee's (RSC) proposed budget for 2025. Based on available information, including posts on X and web sources, this bill does not propose ending Social Security but includes changes that could affect its benefits. Specifically, it suggests raising the Social Security retirement age to 69, which would effectively reduce lifetime benefits for future retirees by approximately 13%. This adjustment is framed by proponents as a measure to ensure the program’s long-term solvency.
There are also claims on X suggesting the bill includes a $4,000 annual reduction in Social Security benefits from 2025 through 2028, but these claims lack corroboration from primary sources like the bill text itself and should be treated as inconclusive. Other posts indicate the bill removes Social Security benefits from taxable income and increases the senior standard deduction by $4,000, which could benefit retirees by reducing their tax burden. However, these provisions are not universally confirmed in the provided references.
The bill also proposes creating a fiscal commission to review federal spending, including Social Security, which some critics argue could lead to benefit cuts behind closed doors. Without the full bill text, it’s challenging to verify the exact scope of these proposals.
In summary, the bill does not appear to end Social Security but likely includes reforms like raising the retirement age, which would reduce benefits for future retirees. Claims of direct annual cuts or other specific changes are not fully substantiated by the available information. For precise details, I recommend reviewing the bill text directly at the provided link or contacting the House Committee on the Budget.