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US S4947

US S4947
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act


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Introduced
07/13/2026
In Committee
07/13/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A bill to amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program.

AI Summary

This bill, titled the "Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act," extends the authorization for demonstration projects under the Social Security Act's disability insurance program, allowing these projects to continue until December 31, 2030, with the authority to carry them out terminating on December 31, 2031. It also modifies the requirements for these projects by extending the period for waiving compliance with certain benefits rules to 120 days, requiring the inclusion of evaluation metrics, and ensuring that participants' total income will not be reduced due to their involvement. Funds for administrative expenses of these projects will come from the program's administrative funds, while benefits paid to participants will be drawn from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as determined by the Commissioner of Social Security.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (on 07/13/2026)

Bill Topics

Social Welfare
  • ‐ Assistance to the Disabled and Handicapped
  • ‐ Retirement Issues

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Document Type Source Location Created
State Bill Page https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4947/all-info 07/14/2026
BillText https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/s4947/BILLS-119s4947is.pdf 07/16/2026
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