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( NewsNation ) — A new proposal from a group of Democratic senators could mean an additional $200 for Social Security recipients.

The Social Security Emergency Inflation Relief Act would provide increased funds starting in January 2026 and run through July 2026.

The nation’s annual inflation ticked up to 3%, and prices rose 0.3% in September from August, according to the latest consumer price index report.

The future of Social Security has become a top political issue and was a major point of contention in the 2024 election. About 72.5 million people, including retirees, disabled people and children, receive Social Securit

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