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

12/29/2022, 6:48 PM

Congressional Summary of S 4597

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.

Current Status of Bill S 4597

Bill S 4597 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 21, 2022. Bill S 4597 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on July 21, 2022.  Bill S 4597's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of July 21, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 4597

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
10
Democrat Cosponsors
10
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 4597

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

Government Operations and Politics

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 4597

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities ActA bill to allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
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