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Senator Durbin Proposes Bill to Protect Social Security from Crypto

3/21/2026

Summary

Story summary

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin introduced No Crypto in Social Security Act to prohibit investing Social Security funds in cryptocurrency.
The proposal aims to shield the $2.56 trillion Social Security Trust Funds from crypto volatility.
Analysts warn that Social Security's retirement trust fund may be insolvent by 2032, risking automatic benefit cuts for over 70 million Americans.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance for further consideration.

History

Historical Context

The Social Security Act, signed by President Franklin D. Roosevelt on August 14, 1935, established a federal safety net amid the Great Depression, addressing widespread poverty among the elderly. Initially limited, it has evolved significantly, with the Trust Fund now valued at $2.56 trillion. Senator Dick Durbin's recent proposal reflects ongoing concerns about market volatility affecting benefits for over 70 million Americans, highlighting the program's critical role in retirement security.

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Story summary

Democratic Senator Dick Durbin introduced No Crypto in Social Security Act to prohibit investing Social Security funds in cryptocurrency.
The proposal aims to shield the $2.56 trillion Social Security Trust Funds from crypto volatility.
Analysts warn that Social Security's retirement trust fund may be insolvent by 2032, risking automatic benefit cuts for over 70 million Americans.
The bill has been referred to the Senate Committee on Finance for further consideration.

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