1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

The proposed elimination of 7,000 jobs at the Social Security Administration is deeply concerning and threatens to undermine the agency's ability to provide vital services to millions of Americans who rely on Social Security benefits. Staffing levels are already at a 50-year low, with long wait times and processing delays plaguing the system. Further cuts will only exacerbate these issues, leaving vulnerable populations like the elderly and disabled struggling to access the benefits they have earned through a lifetime of hard work and payroll tax contributions. This restructuring plan prioritizes arbitrary workforce reductions over the actual needs of the agency and the people it serves. Overburdened staff and offices will inevitably lead to delays in processing claims and providing assistance, potentially leaving some without their earned benefits when they need them most. The public will suffer terribly from reduced services, closed local offices, increased hold times, and postponed disability hearings that could have life-altering consequences. Rather than slashing jobs, the Social Security Administration requires proper funding and staffing to function effectively and fulfill its critical mission of administering Social Security's retirement, disability, and survivor benefits efficiently. These earned benefits are a vital component of retirement security for tens of millions of Americans. Preserving and strengthening this foundational program should be a paramount priority. I urge you to oppose these workforce cuts and ensure the Social Security Administration has the resources necessary to serve the public in a timely and accessible manner.