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Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2019

Official title: A bill 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: June 27, 2019 Introduced by: Cotton, Tom 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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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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.
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Jun 27, 2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 27, 2019
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 Latest action June 27, 2019

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2019

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.

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  • HR 3566 Related bill Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 2016: Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2019. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2016/
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"S. 2016: Social Security Disability Insurance Return to Work Act of 2019." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-S-2016/.
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