H.R. 8884: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
This bill is known as the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
, and its main purpose is to make changes to the current disability insurance program under the Social Security Act, particularly relating to demonstration projects. Here are the key features of the bill:
Temporary Reauthorization
The bill extends the time frame for demonstration projects under the disability insurance program, changing the termination date from December 31, 2021, to December 31, 2030. This means that organizations will have until the end of 2030 to conduct these projects.
Compliance Waivers
It allows for the waiving of some requirements under the current benefits structure to facilitate these projects. Specifically, it extends the period for which certain compliance measures can be waived from December 30, 2021, to December 31, 2030. Additionally, it increases the timeframe for evaluation metrics from 90 days to 120 days, ensuring that there is more time to assess the projects.
Funding for Projects
The bill specifies how administrative expenditures for the demonstration projects will be funded. These costs will be covered by funds allocated for administrative purposes within the Social Security program. Furthermore, benefits for individuals participating in these projects will be drawn from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as deemed appropriate by the Commissioner of Social Security.
Protection of Income
A key aspect of the bill is that it ensures participants in these demonstration projects will not see a reduction in their total income as a result of their participation. This aims to encourage individuals with disabilities to take part in these projects without the fear of losing income benefits.
Technical Amendments
There are also technical amendments made to the current legislation, including the elimination of a specific subsection that may no longer be applicable.
Effective Date
The amendments introduced by this bill are set to take effect on January 1, 2027, giving time for necessary adjustments and preparations for implementation.
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Actions
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| Date | Action |
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| 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 | 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 | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| May. 21, 2026 | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16. |
| May. 19, 2026 | Introduced in House |
| May. 19, 2026 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
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