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Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Introduced: May 19, 2026 Introduced by: Scott, Austin Republican · Georgia See on congress.gov
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Jul 23, 2026 · 9:13 AM EDT
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8884.
Jul 23, 2026 · 9:12 AM EDT
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
Jul 23, 2026 · 9:11 AM EDT
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5182-5186)
Jul 23, 2026
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jul 23, 2026 · 10:33 AM EDT
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 23, 2026 · 10:33 AM EDT
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 283). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5182-5183)
Jul 23, 2026 · 10:25 AM EDT
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186-5187)
Jul 23, 2026 · 9:46 AM EDT
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 8884, the Chair put the question on passage of the bill and by voice vote, announced the ayes had prevailed. Ms. Chu demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.
Jul 23, 2026 · 9:45 AM EDT
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jul 20, 2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1438 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955 and H.R. 9770. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 8800 under a structured rule and for consideration of H.R. 8884, H. Con. Res. 113, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770 under a closed rule, with one hour of debate on each measure and one motion to recommit on H.R. 8800, H.R. 8884, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770.
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
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714.
Jun 25, 2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
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
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Jul 23, 2026 House · vote #283 On Passage Passed 232–188 See who voted →
 Amendments to this bill 1

Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.

1 agreed to

AmendmentSponsorPurposeStatusLatest action
HAMDT 268 — Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 1438, in lieu of the amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended… Agreed to Jul 23, 2026
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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 July 23, 2026

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

 Hearings & markups 2
 Related & companion bills 3
  • HRES 1398 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activ…
  • HRES 1438 Related bill Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 8800) to authorize appropriations for fiscal year 2027 for military activ…
  • S 4947 Identical bill Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 4

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 Cosponsors 1
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Jun 22, 2026
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