U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D., recently addressed several key policy issues through a series of posts on social media, focusing on Social Security reform and measures to protect American manufacturing. The senator’s statements highlight his proposals for ensuring the long-term viability of Social Security and for implementing tariffs aimed at foreign polluters.
On July 15, 2025, Cassidy drew an analogy between NFL player Alvin Kamara’s career and the timeline facing Social Security insolvency. He stated, “Think about everything Alvin Kamara has accomplished in his 8 seasons with the Saints. That’s also how much time we have left before Social Security goes insolvent. We need to save it before time runs out. Let’s use a Sovereign Wealth Fund to fix it.”
Later that day, Cassidy discussed foreign competition and environmental standards in manufacturing. On July 15, 2025, he posted, “Foreign manufacturers like China shouldn’t get a free pass to undercut American manufacturers by polluting with impunity. My Foreign Pollution Fee is a pollution tariff makes them pay the price for their low standards, bringing jobs back home.”
In another post on July 15, 2025, Cassidy referenced recent legislative efforts related to Social Security tax cuts and emphasized the need for further reforms to safeguard the program’s future. He wrote, “We cut taxes on Social Security in President Trump’s One, Big, Beautiful Bill. Republicans are focused on protecting seniors, which is why we have to avoid the program going bankrupt. Let’s use a Sovereign Wealth Fund to save Social Security for current and future generations!”
Cassidy has been an advocate for establishing a U.S.-based sovereign wealth fund as part of broader discussions around entitlement reform and fiscal sustainability.
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