Full Committee Hearing

Exploring Process Approaches for Addressing Social Security Solvency

Date: Wednesday, August 5, 2026 Add to my Calendar Time: 10:00 AM Location: 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building

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Agenda

Additional witnesses may be added at a later date.

Member Statements

  1.  Mike Crapo (R - ID)

Witnesses

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

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