118th Congress · SENATE BILLBILL

S. 3747Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

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

Social welfare
Introduced Feb 7, 2024
Last action Feb 7, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Feb 7, 2024
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Referred
Feb 7, 2024
Finance
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Committee
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Senate
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House floor
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Resolve Changes
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Signed
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 Senate
Timeline · 2 actions
Feb 7, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.