90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act

Summary:

The proclamation marks the 90th anniversary of the Social Security Act, reaffirms a commitment to defend and strengthen Social Security, and highlights recent policy steps including eliminating taxes on Social Security benefits for most seniors under the One Big Beautiful Bill, reducing fraud and improper payments, and improving SSA efficiency.

Key themes:

• Historical significance: Signed in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt; enduring promise of support for seniors who built the nation.
• Tax relief: Majority of Social Security recipients to pay zero tax on benefits following recent legislation.
• Program integrity: Efforts to stop payments to the deceased and eliminate benefits for those who do not legally qualify; emphasis on rooting out fraud, waste, and abuse.
• Administration improvements: Reducing wait times and improving service delivery at SSA.
• Border and eligibility: Commitment to preserving Medicare and Social Security for citizens who paid into the programs.

Closing:

Official proclamation of August 14, 2025, as the 90th Anniversary of the Social Security Act, signed by President Donald J. Trump.