House Joint Resolution No. [insert number] is a request from the Montana Legislature to the federal Congress and Executive Branch to enhance and secure Social Security and the Social Security Trust Fund for both current and future generations. The resolution highlights the critical role Social Security plays in the lives of Montanans, providing benefits to over 250,000 residents and significantly reducing poverty among the elderly. It addresses common misconceptions about the program's financial stability, emphasizing that Social Security is funded through current revenues and has a surplus of $2.7 trillion, which is legally dedicated to benefits and administrative costs.

The resolution calls for Congress to increase funding for Social Security without implementing any cuts, ensuring that benefits can be maintained for the next 75 years and beyond. It underscores the importance of bipartisan cooperation in securing these benefits, which have been promised to American workers and families for nearly 90 years. Additionally, the resolution mandates that copies be sent to key federal officials, including the President and members of the Montana Congressional Delegation, to advocate for the necessary actions to protect Social Security.