HR 7351
118th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
Introduced: February 14, 2024
Introduced by:
Dean, Madeleine
Democratic
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
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Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 14, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
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
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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