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To require the Commissioner of Social Security to update the medical-vocational guidelines used in disability determinations.

USA115th CongressHR-3385| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2017
Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
David Schweikert (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Guiding Responsible and Improved Disability Decisions Act of 2017 or the GRIDD Act of 2017 This bill requires the Social Security Administration to prescribe rules and regulations that update the medical-vocational guidelines used in disability determinations. Such rules and regulations shall include full consideration of: (1) new employment opportunities made possible by advances in treatment, rehabilitation, and technology; and (2) the effect of prevalent languages on education.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 25, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6532: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to update and improve eligibility criteria for the Social Security Disability Program, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-6559: To improve the Social Security Administration's service to the public, to strengthen the Disability Insurance program, and to protect the trust funds.
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdult education and literacyDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployment and training programsSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistance

To require the Commissioner of Social Security to update the medical-vocational guidelines used in disability determinations.

USA115th CongressHR-3385| House 
| Updated: 7/25/2017
Guiding Responsible and Improved Disability Decisions Act of 2017 or the GRIDD Act of 2017 This bill requires the Social Security Administration to prescribe rules and regulations that update the medical-vocational guidelines used in disability determinations. Such rules and regulations shall include full consideration of: (1) new employment opportunities made possible by advances in treatment, rehabilitation, and technology; and (2) the effect of prevalent languages on education.
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Timeline
Jul 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Jul 25, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  • July 25, 2017
    Introduced in House
  • July 25, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sam Johnson

Sam Johnson

Republican Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (3)
David Schweikert (Republican)Carlos Curbelo (Republican)Tom Reed (Republican)

Ways and Means Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 115-6532: To amend title II of the Social Security Act to update and improve eligibility criteria for the Social Security Disability Program, and for other purposes.
  • HR 115-6559: To improve the Social Security Administration's service to the public, to strengthen the Disability Insurance program, and to protect the trust funds.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Administrative law and regulatory proceduresAdult education and literacyDisability and paralysisDisability assistanceEmployment and training programsSocial Security AdministrationSocial security and elderly assistance