July 29,2026

Crapo Announces Hearing on Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency

Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho) announced the Committee will convene for a hearing entitled, “Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency” on Wednesday, August 5, at 10:00 AM.

Title: Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency

Witnesses:

  • Marc Goldwein, Senior Vice President and Senior Policy Director, Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, Washington, D.C.
  • The Honorable Charles Blahous, Ph.D., J. Fish and Lillian F. Smith Chair and Senior Research Strategist at the Mercatus Center at George Mason University, Fairfax, VA
  • Nancy A. LeaMond, Executive Vice President and Chief Advocacy and Engagement Officer, AARP, Washington, D.C.
  • Rebecca Vallas, Chief Executive Officer, National Academy of Social Insurance, Washington, D.C.

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026

Time: 10:00 AM ET

Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building

Witness testimony, opening statements and a live video of the hearing will be available on www.finance.senate.gov and https://x.com/MikeCrapo.

Members of the press interested in covering this hearing in person should RSVP to the appropriate Senate press gallery.

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