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Dingell Convenes Community, Seniors, Advocates to Commit to Protecting Social Security on its 90th Anniversary
YPSILANTI, Mich.,
August 14, 2025
Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06) today convened senior advocates, local elected officials, and other community members at the Ypsilanti Township Community Center to celebrate the 90th anniversary of Social Security and recommit to protecting and expanding it. “For 90 years, Social Security has been a part of the fabric of who America is and how we care for our seniors. But it’s been more than 50 years since Congress enhanced Social Security benefits for everyone. It’s time to not only protect but expand benefits. In fact, it's long overdue,” Dingell said. “Social Security was created on the promise that no American will grow poor into retirement - a promise of economic security and dignity after a lifetime of hard work, and a promise to make sure no one is left behind as they age. In 90 years, it has never once failed to deliver on that promise. I will continue to fight in Congress to make sure we keep that promise and will continue to look out for the wellbeing of aging Americans, today and for generations to come, and I thank all our community partners who share a commitment to this effort.” Dingell was joined by Representatives from Washtenaw County, members of senior centers across the region, and senior-focused organizations including AgeWays and Meals on Wheels. View photos from the event here. Background There are 150,769 Social Security recipients in MI-06 who receive $328 million in monthly benefits including:
Two out of every three retirees rely on Social Security for the majority of their income, and millions of families depend on the program for disability or benefits after the loss of a loved one. The creation of Social Security was a landmark moment for the Democratic Party. Since FDR signed Social Security into law 90 years ago, tens of millions of working Americans earned a guaranteed safety net every year. It lifts 22 million people out of poverty, including nearly one million children. According to a new survey from the AARP, Social Security is deemed important by 96% of Americans in 2025, but confidence in the future of Social Security has declined 7 percentage points since 2020 (from 43% to 36%). |