Policy Summit 2026 – Social Security’s Role in the U.S. Economy

As we look to the future of Social Security, this panel considers the role of the program on national, local, and personal finances; its connections to the broader retirement security landscape; the effect of recent economic trends on the program’s financial health; and how we should think about Social Security’s value as policymakers consider its future.

Speakers included:

  • Chad Bolt, First Focus for Children
  • Tyler Bond, National Academy of Social Insurance
  • Jason Fichtner, National Academy of Social Insurance
  • Stephen Nuñez, Roosevelt Institute
  • Chantel Sheaks, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
  • Moderator: Lorie Konish, CNBC