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HR 1540 115th Congress House

Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act

Official title: To help individuals receiving disability insurance benefits under title II of the Social Security Act obtain rehabilitative services and return to the workforce, and for other purposes.

Introduced: October 5, 2018 Introduced by: Hill, J. French Republican · Arkansas See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Administrative law and regulatory proceduresDisability assistanceGovernment trust fundsHealth information and medical records
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Medical tests and diagnostic methodsSocial Security Administration
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Mar 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Mar 15, 2017
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 23, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act

This bill (1) directs the Social Security Administration (SSA) to establish new disability classifications under the Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance (OASDI) program; (2) limits OASDI benefits with respect to individuals for whom medical improvement is deemed likely or expected; (3) requires the SSA to establish a process for such individuals to return to employment and receive an adjusted benefit amount; and (4) otherwise modifies provisions related to OASDI benefits.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • S 656 Related bill Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2017
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 10
All 10 Republican 9
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Oct 5, 2018
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Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Jul 25, 2018
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Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Jun 7, 2017
 R
Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Apr 6, 2017
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Mar 23, 2017
 R
Blackburn, Marsha
Tennessee · Mar 23, 2017
 R
Grothman, Glenn
Wisconsin · Mar 23, 2017
 R
Issa, Darrell
California · Mar 23, 2017
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Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Mar 23, 2017
Pittenger, Robert
· Mar 15, 2017
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 1540: Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1540/
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"H.R. 1540: Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1540/.
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H.R. 1540, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-1540/.
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