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H.R. 8884 House Social Welfare

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

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: 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 on Jul 20, 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

Cosponsors

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Subjects

Congressional oversightDisability assistanceGovernment studies and investigationsSocial Security AdministrationWages and earnings

Committees

  • 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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