The National Academy of Social Insurance, AARP, the National Institute on Retirement Security, and the U.S. Chamber of Commerce released new survey findings on Americans’ views on Social Security.
Unlike most public opinion research on Social Security, which asks about each policy option individually, the survey, conducted in partnership with Greenwald Research, features a unique trade-off analysis that allows it to capture the full picture of Americans’ views on how lawmakers should address the program’s long-term financing gap.
Past Events
Gen Z & Millennial Perspectives on Social Security
On August 13th, 2025, the Academy hosted a virtual event featuring young leaders and advocates who discussed why Social Security matters to them.
Marking 60 Years of Medicare, Medicaid, and the Older Americans Act
On July 30th, 2025, the Academy celebrated the 60th anniversary of Medicaid, Medicare, and the Older Americans Act, bringing together friends and social insurance champions to ground ourselves in the history of the programs and to recommit to the unfinished work that lies ahead.
Social Security at 90: Evening Reception
On July 15th, 2025, in partnership with the Roosevelt Institute, the National Academy of Social Insurance hosted an evening of reflections in honor of Social Security’s 90th anniversary.
Social Security at 90: Wreath Laying at the FDR Memorial
On July 15th, 2025, the Academy was joined by Jim Roosevelt, Congressman Danny Davis, and Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano for a wreath laying ceremony at the FDR Memorial outside the National Archives.
Social Security at 90: Understanding the 2025 Trustees Report
On June 26th, 2025, the Academy held a virtual event featuring Social Security Administration Chief Actuary Karen Glenn and an expert panel unpacking Social Security’s financial outlook, lawmakers’ options for addressing the program’s long-term gap, and Americans’ view on the path forward.
What’s at Stake: AI, Emerging Tech, and Disability Benefits at the Social Security Administration
On May 20th, 2025, the Academy brought together the report’s Co-Principal Investigators along with an expert panel to discuss the Task Force’s initial report.
Recent Federal Layoffs: What It All Means for Unemployment Insurance
On March 26th, 2025, the National Academy of Social Insurance convened unemployment insurance experts and thought leaders to discuss what recent federal layoffs mean for unemployment insurance systems.
Bipartisan SSA Commissioners and Expert Academy Members on Recent DOGE Cuts at SSA
On March 13th, 2025, the Academy hosted a briefing on the consequences of DOGE’s recent SSA cuts for current and future beneficiaries, featuring former SSA Commissioners Martin O’Malley and Michael Astrue and a bipartisan panel of Academy experts.
2025 Policy Summit
The Academy was delighted to bring back our annual Policy Summit! With 2025 ushering in a new Congress and Presidential Administration, we convened a packed agenda of policy-rich content focused on social insurance.
