WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) and dozens of his Senate colleagues are raising concerns from the public and encouraging the White House to reconsider Social Security Administration (SSA) field office closures in Maine and across the United States. In the letter to Acting Commissioner of the SSA Leland Dudek, King and the other Senators demand SSA field offices remain open so beneficiaries can continue to seek in-person assistance.

“We write with concern in response to public reporting indicating you plan to close many field offices this year amidst the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s attack on the Social Security Administration (SSA). Field offices provide vital services to Social Security recipients, and beneficiaries need the opportunity to seek assistance from SSA in person. Each day, approximately 170,000 people visit an SSA field office for assistance. Closing any of these field offices will make it harder for individuals to access their benefits,” the Senators wrote.

“Below is a list of all SSA field offices across the country. Given SSA’s recent attempts to close field offices—only to reverse course after public outcry and claim it never had plans to close offices—will you commit to keeping each one of these offices open? If not, please identify which offices you will close and why,” the Senators concluded.

In addition to King, the letter is signed by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) and 39 Senate Democratic Caucus members.

Representing the state with the highest percentage of seniors, Senator King has fought to prevent cuts to Social Security. Senator King has been critical of the Trump Administration’s reckless approach to Social Security, describing it as ‘the most direct assault on this vital program in its almost 100-year history.’ In the same written statement, Senator King condemned the dismissal of 7,000 SSA employees deeming the layoffs ‘disrespectful, destructive, and dangerous.’

The full text of the letter can be found here and below.

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We write with concern in response to public reporting indicating you plan to close many field offices this year amidst the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE)’s attack on the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Field offices provide vital services to Social Security recipients, and beneficiaries need the opportunity to seek assistance from SSA in person. Each day, approximately 170,000 people visit an SSA field office for assistance.^[1] Closing any of these field offices will make it harder for individuals to access their benefits.

Below is a list of all SSA field offices across the country. Given SSA’s recent attempts to close field offices—only to reverse course after public outcry and claim it never had plans to close offices^[2]—will you commit to keeping each one of these offices open? If not, please identify which offices you will close and why.

*[Only Maine offices listed, the full list can be found here]*

Thank you for your attention to this important matter. Due to the urgency of this request, please provide an answer by May 6, 2025.

Sincerely,

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