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S 4597 117th Congress Senate Social Welfare

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

Introduced: July 21, 2022 See on congress.gov
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Jul 21, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 21, 2022
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

This bill excludes income earned and work performed as a candidate for an elected office when determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federally financed benefits or assistance if the candidate is entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources) due to a disability.

What's happening now July 21, 2022

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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