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Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Introduced: June 22, 2026 Introduced by: Scott, Austin Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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Jun 30, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.
Jun 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
Jun 25, 2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714.
May 21, 2026
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
May 21, 2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
May 19, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 19, 2026
Introduced in House
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Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

This bill reauthorizes through 2031 the Social Security Administration’s (SSA’s) authority to carry out demonstration projects within the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program. The bill also imposes requirements related to beneficiary income, project funding, and SSA reporting.

SSDI demonstration projects must be designed to promote attachment to the workforce and generally involve temporary changes to SSDI policies tested on a subset of beneficiaries. Participation in a demonstration project must be voluntary. SSA’s authority to carry out these projects expired on December 31, 2022.

Under the bill, SSA must ensure that an individual’s participation in a demonstration project does not reduce their total income. Further, the bill specifies that administrative expenses related to demonstration projects must be paid from funds appropriated for administration.

Finally, the bill requires SSA to report to Congress 120 days before initiating a demonstration project. This is an increase from 90 days under current law. This advance notification must include evaluation metrics for the relevant project.

What's happening now June 30, 2026

Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1398 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 and H.R. 8595 under a structured rule, and H.R. 8884 and H. Res. 1383 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8595, and H.R. 8884.

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 Related & companion bills 1
  • HRES 1398 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activ…
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jun 22, 2026
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 8884: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act. 119th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/119-HR-8884/
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