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Sanders Proposes $200 “Bernie Bump” Social Security Increase

By Drooid · Sep 22, 2026, 3:04 AM UTC · How we work

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Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a $200 “Bernie Bump” increase to Social Security benefits.
The boost would apply to all current beneficiaries, including retirees, disabled workers and survivors.
The proposal is part of the Social Security Expansion Act, introduced in February 2025.
Earnings above $250,000 would be subject to Social Security payroll taxes, affecting 9% of households.
Sanders warns trust funds could deplete by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut.

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Senator Bernie Sanders proposes a $200 “Bernie Bump” increase to Social Security benefits.
The boost would apply to all current beneficiaries, including retirees, disabled workers and survivors.
The proposal is part of the Social Security Expansion Act, introduced in February 2025.
Earnings above $250,000 would be subject to Social Security payroll taxes, affecting 9% of households.
Sanders warns trust funds could deplete by 2032, risking a 22% benefit cut.