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H.R. 8884 House Social Welfare

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

House Floor
Introduced
May 19, 2026
Sponsor
Rep. Scott, Austin (R-GA-8)
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STAGE 4 OF 8 — HOUSE FLOOR

Currently in the House. Last action: received in the senate and read twice and referred to the committee on finance on Jul 23, 2026.

  1. House Introduced in House May 19, 2026
  2. House Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. May 19, 2026
  3. House Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held May 21, 2026
  4. House Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16. May 21, 2026
  5. House Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714. Jun 25, 2026
  6. House Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620. Jun 25, 2026
  7. House 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 30, 2026
  8. House 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. Jul 20, 2026
  9. House 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 H.R. 8800, H.R. 8844, H.R. 7008, H.R. 6955, and H.R. 9770. Jul 20, 2026
  10. House Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5182-5186) Jul 23, 2026
  11. 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. Jul 23, 2026
  12. House DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8884. Jul 23, 2026
  13. House The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Jul 23, 2026
  14. House 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
  15. House Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186-5187) Jul 23, 2026
  16. House Passed/agreed to in House: 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
  17. House 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
  18. House Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Jul 23, 2026
  19. Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. Jul 23, 2026
  20. House Latest vote
    On Passage Jul 23, 2026
    Agreed Yea 232 Nay 188 Roll Call

Cosponsors

1

Subjects

Congressional oversightDisability assistanceGovernment studies and investigationsSocial Security AdministrationWages and earnings

Committees

  • Finance Committee
    • [Referred To, Jul 23, 2026]
  • Ways and Means Committee
    • [Reported By, Jun 25, 2026]
    • [Markup By, May 21, 2026]
    • [Referred To, May 19, 2026]

Summary

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActThis 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.

[Summary as of: Reported to House]

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