— Former Michigan Congressman Kerry Bentivolio (MI-11) has formally submitted a landmark policy proposal to President Donald J. Trump and Speaker of the House Mike Johnson. The proposal, dubbed the “Talluto Act,” outlines a strategic pivot from short-term “tariff dividends” toward a permanent, untouchable solvency solution for the Social Security Trust Fund (SSTF).The plan was inspired by Mr. Dennis Talluto, a constituent from Troy, Michigan, and delivered to leadership by Bentivolio as part of his ongoing commitment to the citizens of Michigan and the integrity of American social programs.A New Vision for Social Security Solvency
The Talluto Act proposes a fundamental shift in how the federal government manages social safety nets. Rather than distributing tariff receipts as one-time dividend checks, the Act calls for 100% of tariff revenue (estimated at $30 billion monthly) to be deposited directly into a newly partitioned Social Security Trust Fund.
“The American people deserve a guarantee, not a one-time check,” said Bentivolio. “By leveraging tariff receipts and ending the practice of ‘general fund raids,’ we can move Social Security from the brink of insolvency to a state of self-sustaining growth.
”Key Pillars of the Talluto Act:Total Revenue Redirection: Combines 100% of tariff receipts with existing payroll deductions into a singular, walled-off SSTF.
Investment-Grade Growth:
Moves away from low-yield Treasury models in favor of a broad-based basket of American indexed funds, treasuries, and precious metals, targeting annual returns of 5% to 10%.
Constitutional Protection:
Calls for a mechanism—potentially a Constitutional Amendment—to prevent Congress from using SSTF funds for General Fund expenditures.
Strict Eligibility:
Limits benefits exclusively to United States citizens, explicitly excluding illegal immigrants and non-citizens.
The “DOGE” Audit:
Applies Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) principles to the SSTF database to eliminate waste, fraud, and duplicate or deceased recipients.Strategic Benefits
The proposal highlights several long-term advantages for the American public and the federal government:
Guaranteed Solvency: Avoids the projected 2035 insolvency and secures benefits in perpetuity.
Budget Transparency:
Ends “Unified Budget” accounting, allowing taxpayers to see a clear, mutual-fund-style report of their retirement security.
Economic Nationalism:
Reinvests SSTF funds exclusively into American institutions and securities.Political Stability: Removes Social Security from the “political football” of annual budget fights, providing peace of mind to the electorate.
“This isn’t just a policy shift; it’s a promise kept,” Bentivolio stated. “The Talluto Act provides a clear path for the current Administration to be the savior of Social Security for generations to come.”About Kerry BentivolioKerry Bentivolio is a veteran of the U.S. Army and Michigan Army National Guard and served as the Representative for Michigan’s 11th Congressional District in the 113th Congress.
He continues to advocate for veteran affairs, government transparency, and the interests of Micthigan constituents.
To see the full version of the letter visit kerrybentivolio.org