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Bill119th CongressFiled May 19, 2026Social Welfare
H.R. 8884

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

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What it doesSummary reported to house (Jun 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.

What just happenedJul 23, 2026

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Scott, Austin [R-GA-8](R-GA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 R
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  1. Jul 23, 2026IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

    Finance Committee
  2. Jul 23, 2026FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Jul 23, 2026FloorH37100

    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)

  4. Jul 23, 2026Floor8000

    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)

  5. Jul 23, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186-5187)

  6. Jul 23, 2026FloorH8D000

    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.

  7. Jul 23, 2026FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  8. Jul 23, 2026FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8884.

  9. Jul 23, 2026FloorH8D000

    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.

  10. Jul 23, 2026FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5182-5186)

  11. Jul 20, 2026FloorH1L210

    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.

  12. Jun 30, 2026FloorH1L210

    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.

  13. Jun 25, 2026CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.

  14. Jun 25, 2026CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714.

    Ways and Means Committee
  15. Jun 25, 2026Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714.

    Ways and Means Committee
  16. May 21, 2026Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.

    Ways and Means Committee
  17. May 21, 2026Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

    Ways and Means Committee
  18. May 19, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  19. May 19, 2026IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  20. May 19, 2026IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House