Dan Sullivan on Social Security: Trust Fund Insolvency and Staff Cuts
Dan Sullivan of Alaska cast one of the 50 votes for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act on July 1, 2025, which the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget estimated would move Social Security retirement trust fund insolvency to late 2032, bringing an across-the-board benefit cut of around 24 percent at that point.
Sullivan voted to confirm Social Security Commissioner Frank Bisignano, under whom the agency lost more than 8,000 workers. He told Alaska reporters the bill "doesn't touch Social Security."
Alaska's retirees and people with disabilities depend on the same thinner agency and the same trust fund as seniors in every state.
Dan Sullivan's Votes and Statements on Social Security
- Sullivan Cast a Deciding Vote for a Law That Moves Social Security Insolvency to 2032. On July 1, 2025, Dan Sullivan voted yes on H.R. 1, which passed 50 to 50. CRFB estimated it reduces taxation of benefits by about $30 billion a year, accelerating OASI insolvency from early 2033 to late 2032. The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities found the law's new senior deduction does nothing to help most low- and middle-income retirees while depleting the trust funds faster.
- Sullivan Voted to Confirm Frank Bisignano, Under Whom the Agency Lost 8,000 Workers. On May 6, 2025, Sullivan voted to confirm Frank Bisignano as Commissioner of Social Security, 53 to 47. CBPP reported the agency pushed out more than 8,000 workers, a 14 percent cut that left it with fewer employees than at any time since 1967, and the AP reported a plan to cut field office visits by 50%.
- Sullivan Said the Bill "Doesn't Touch Social Security". On July 2, 2025, Sullivan said the bill "doesn't touch Social Security, despite some of these false ads saying to the contrary" (Alaska Beacon transcript). CRFB estimated the law means beneficiaries would face a benefit cut of around 24 percent upon insolvency in 2032.
What Dan Sullivan's Social Security Record Means for Alaska
- Alaska beneficiaries face a deeper and earlier benefit cut. CRFB estimates the cut at insolvency is even deeper than the cuts scheduled under current law, reducing monthly checks for Alaska retirees, survivors and people with disabilities.
- Fewer staff means slower help for Alaska claimants. CBPP reports a drop of more than 3,800 customer service staff nationally, and its state table shows Alaska's SSA staffing fell 8 percent from January 2025 to April 2026.
Frequently Asked Questions Dan Sullivan on Social Security
What is Dan Sullivan's record on Social Security under Trump?
Dan Sullivan of Alaska voted for the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, which CRFB estimates moves Social Security insolvency to late 2032, and voted to confirm Commissioner Frank Bisignano, under whom the agency lost more than 8,000 workers.
Did Dan Sullivan say the One Big Beautiful Bill doesn't touch Social Security?
Yes. Dan Sullivan said so on July 2, 2025 (Alaska Beacon); CRFB estimated the law speeds insolvency of the retirement trust fund.
Does the senior deduction Dan Sullivan voted for help low-income Alaska seniors?
Dan Sullivan voted for the deduction in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, and CBPP found it does nothing to help most low- and middle-income retirees, since many already owed no income tax.
Last updated: 2026-10-28