On July 15, 2026 a group of lawmakers from both sides filed a proposal.
It would stop any automatic Social Security benefit cuts that are linked to a projected shortfall in the trust fund.
The proposal says a cut can only happen after Congress votes on a budget fix.
No cut would occur on its own.
Supporters say the proposal forces lawmakers to deal with the shortfall before any cuts start.
It moves the decision from an involuntary trigger to a congressional vote.
If the proposal clears both the House and the Senate, the current automatic reduction rule would be replaced by direct legislative action on programs that face a funding gap.