- United States
- Texas
- Letter
The Social Security Administration plans to cut around 7,000 jobs, slashing its workforce from 57,000 to 50,000 employees. This move aligns with President Trump's executive order to drastically reduce the federal workforce. However, it raises serious concerns about the agency's ability to deliver crucial retirement, disability, and survivor benefits to tens of millions of Americans. Staffing at the Social Security Administration is already at a 50-year low, leading to long wait times and delays in processing claims. Cutting thousands more jobs will only exacerbate these issues, making it increasingly difficult for Americans to access the benefits they have paid into and rightfully earned. The disability claims process, in particular, is labor-intensive and requires significant manpower, which technology alone cannot replace. Furthermore, the planned workforce reduction comes amidst concerns about the protection of sensitive personal data housed by the agency. With new leadership prioritizing access to this data over safeguards, there are worries about the agency's ability to secure the comprehensive records of nearly every American citizen. The Social Security Administration is an essential agency that millions of Americans rely on for their financial well-being. Gutting its workforce will undermine its ability to fulfill its critical mission and serve the public effectively. A request is hereby made to halt these damaging staffing cuts and instead ensure the agency is adequately resourced to meet the needs of its beneficiaries.
