118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7351Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

To allow individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without losing access to federally supported benefits.

Social welfare
Introduced Feb 14, 2024
Last action Feb 14, 2024
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Feb 14, 2024
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Referred
Feb 14, 2024
Oversight
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House floor
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.