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H.R. 8884 · 119th Congress (2025-2026)
2 members · Left 0 · Center 0 · Right 2 (Bill Ranking)
| Sponsor | Rep. Scott, Austin (R-GA) (Introduced 05/19/2026) |
|---|---|
| Sponsor Voting Record | Right · DW-NOMINATE +0.54 · measured from every roll-call vote this member has cast (voteview.com) (Sponsor Ranking) |
| Support |
LLLCLRR support across the spectrum: 2 members signed on (Bill Ranking) this bill: sponsor + current cosponsors, each once |
| Committees | Senate - Finance Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee; House - Ways and Means Committee |
| Latest Action | 07/23/2026 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Roll Call Votes | 1 |
| Source | view on congress.gov → |
Reported to House (06/25/2026)
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
This 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.
119 HR 8884 EH: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act U.S. House of Representatives text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 8884
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT To amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program.
1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act.
2.Temporary reauthorization of disability insurance demonstration project authority (a)Termination dateSection 234(d)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 434(d)(2)) is amended by striking December 31, 2021, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2022 and inserting December 31, 2030, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2031. (b)Authority to waive compliance with benefits requirementsSection 234(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434(c)) is amended— (1)by striking December 30, 2021 and inserting December 31, 2030; (2)by striking 90 days and inserting 120 days; and (3)by inserting after the expected annual and total costs, the following: evaluation metrics to be used with respect to the experiment or demonstration project,. (c)ExpenditureSection 201(k) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 401(k)) is amended to read as follows: (k)Administrative expenditures for experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be paid from funds made available for the administration of this title. Benefits payable to or on behalf of individuals by reason of participation in experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be made from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner of Social Security. . (d)LimitationSection 234(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434(e)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (2), by striking the and at the end; (2)in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (4)that the total income of an individual will not be reduced due to the individual’s participation in an experiment or demonstration project.. (e)Technical amendmentsSection 234 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434) is further amended— (1)in subsection (d)(1), by striking subsection and inserting section; and (2)by striking subsection (f). (f)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2027. Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 8884 IH: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-05-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. I119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8884IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2026Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansA BILLTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program.
1.Short title This Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act.
2.Temporary reauthorization of disability insurance demonstration project authority (a)Termination dateSection 234(d)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 434(d)(2)) is amended by striking December 31, 2021, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2022 and inserting December 31, 2030, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2031. (b) Authority To waive compliance with benefits requirements Section 234(c) of such Act is amended— (1) by striking December 30, 2021 and inserting December 31, 2030; (2) by striking 90 days and inserting 120 days; and (3) by inserting after the expected annual and total costs, the following: evaluation metrics to be used with respect to the experiment or demonstration project,. (c)ExpenditureSection 201(k) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 401(k)) is amended to read as follows: (k)Administrative expenditures for experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be paid from funds made available for the administration of this title. Benefits payable to or on behalf of individuals by reason of participation in experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be made from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner of Social Security.. (d)LimitationSection 234(e) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 434(e)) is amended— (1)in paragraph (2), by striking the and at the end; (2)in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and (3)by adding at the end the following: (4)that the total income of an individual will not be reduced due to the individual’s participation in an experiment or demonstration project.. (e)Technical amendmentSection 234 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434) is further amended by striking subsection (f). (f)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2027.
119 HR 8884 : Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-07-23 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IIB119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8884IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATESJuly 23, 2026Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on FinanceAN ACTTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act.
2.Temporary reauthorization of disability insurance demonstration project authority(a)Termination dateSection 234(d)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 434(d)(2)) is amended by striking December 31, 2021, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2022 and inserting December 31, 2030, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2031. (b)Authority to waive compliance with benefits requirementsSection 234(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434(c)) is amended—(1)by striking December 30, 2021 and inserting December 31, 2030;(2)by striking 90 days and inserting 120 days; and(3)by inserting after the expected annual and total costs, the following: evaluation metrics to be used with respect to the experiment or demonstration project,. (c)ExpenditureSection 201(k) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 401(k)) is amended to read as follows:(k)Administrative expenditures for experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be paid from funds made available for the administration of this title. Benefits payable to or on behalf of individuals by reason of participation in experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be made from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner of Social Security. .(d)LimitationSection 234(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434(e)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by striking the and at the end;(2)in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(4)that the total income of an individual will not be reduced due to the individual’s participation in an experiment or demonstration project..(e)Technical amendmentsSection 234 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434) is further amended—(1)in subsection (d)(1), by striking subsection and inserting section; and(2)by striking subsection (f).(f)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2027.Passed the House of Representatives July 23, 2026.Kevin F. McCumber,Clerk.
119 HR 8884 RH: Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act U.S. House of Representatives 2026-06-25 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. IBUnion Calendar No. 620119th CONGRESS2d SessionH. R. 8884[Report No. 119–714]IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESMay 19, 2026Mr. Austin Scott of Georgia introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and MeansJune 25, 2026Additional sponsor: Mr. WittmanJune 25, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printedStrike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italicFor text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on May 19, 2026A BILLTo amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program.1.Short titleThis Act may be cited as the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act.
2.Temporary reauthorization of disability insurance demonstration project authority(a)Termination dateSection 234(d)(2) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 434(d)(2)) is amended by striking December 31, 2021, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2022 and inserting December 31, 2030, and the authority to carry out such projects shall terminate on December 31, 2031. (b)Authority to waive compliance with benefits requirementsSection 234(c) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434(c)) is amended—(1)by striking December 30, 2021 and inserting December 31, 2030;(2)by striking 90 days and inserting 120 days; and(3)by inserting after the expected annual and total costs, the following: evaluation metrics to be used with respect to the experiment or demonstration project,. (c)ExpenditureSection 201(k) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 401(k)) is amended to read as follows:(k)Administrative expenditures for experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be paid from funds made available for the administration of this title. Benefits payable to or on behalf of individuals by reason of participation in experiments and demonstration projects under section 234 shall be made from the Federal Old-Age and Survivors Insurance Trust Fund or the Federal Disability Insurance Trust Fund, as determined appropriate by the Commissioner of Social Security. .(d)LimitationSection 234(e) of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434(e)) is amended—(1)in paragraph (2), by striking the and at the end;(2)in paragraph (3), by striking the period at the end and inserting ; and; and(3)by adding at the end the following:(4)that the total income of an individual will not be reduced due to the individual’s participation in an experiment or demonstration project..(e)Technical amendmentsSection 234 of such Act (42 U.S.C. 434) is further amended—(1)in subsection (d)(1), by striking subsection and inserting section; and(2)by striking subsection (f).(f)Effective dateThe amendments made by this section shall take effect on January 1, 2027.June 25, 2026Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed
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| Date | Chamber | All Actions |
|---|---|---|
| 05/19/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2026 | Library of Congress | Introduced in House |
| 05/19/2026 | House floor actions | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 05/21/2026 | House committee actions | Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held |
| 05/21/2026 | House committee actions | Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16. |
| 06/25/2026 | Library of Congress | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714. |
| 06/25/2026 | House floor actions | Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714. |
| 06/25/2026 | House floor actions | Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620. |
| 06/30/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/20/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5182-5186) |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8884. |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | 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. |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186-5187) |
| 07/23/2026 | Library of Congress | 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) |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | 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) |
| 07/23/2026 | House floor actions | Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. |
| 07/23/2026 | Senate | Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Title Type | Title |
|---|---|
| Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act |
| Short Title(s) as Passed House | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act |
| Official Titles from EH (Engrossed in House) bill text | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program. |
| Official Title as Introduced | To amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program. |
| Display Title | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act |
| Short Title(s) as Reported to House | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act |
| Short Title(s) as Introduced | Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act |
| Amendment | Sponsor | Purpose | Latest Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 268 | 07/23/2026 On agreeing to the Rules amendment (A001) Agreed to without objection. |
* = Original cosponsor
| Committee | Activity |
|---|---|
| Senate - Finance Committee | 07/23/2026 Referred To |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 06/25/2026 Reported By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 05/21/2026 Markup By |
| House - Ways and Means Committee | 05/19/2026 Referred To |
Policy Area: Social Welfare
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