Lawmakers Weigh $200 Monthly Social Security Boost Amid COLA Concerns
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Two bills in Congress would raise Social Security benefits by $200 per month: a temporary $200/month bump from January to July 2026 to offset higher prices, and a permanent $200/month increase tied to CPI-E, funded by removing the earnings cap on high incomes and extending solvency by about 75 years. Both face obstacles due to Republican control of Congress and a likely presidential veto, but they could spark debate about the COLA and the 2032 trust-fund depletion that threatens future benefits.
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