Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

This bill excludes income earned and work performed as a candidate for an elected office when determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federally financed benefits or assistance if the candidate is entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources) due to a disability.

Congress
117

Number
S - 4597

Introduced on
2022-07-21

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

7/21/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

This bill excludes income earned and work performed as a candidate for an elected office when determining eligibility for, or the amount of, federally financed benefits or assistance if the candidate is entitled to Social Security Disability Insurance benefits or Supplemental Security Income (a federal assistance program that provides monthly cash payments to aged, blind, or disabled individuals with limited income and resources) due to a disability.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.

Policy Areas
Social Welfare

Potential Impact
Government Operations and Politics

Comments

Recent Activity

Latest Summary12/12/2022

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

This bill excludes income earned and work performed as a candidate for an elected office when determining eligibility for, or the amou...


Latest Action7/21/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.