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

USA118th CongressHR-7351| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2024
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act 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.
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Timeline
Feb 7, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3747
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • February 7, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3747
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

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Related Bills

  • S 118-3747: Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

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

USA118th CongressHR-7351| House 
| Updated: 2/14/2024
Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act 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.
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Suggested Questions

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Timeline
Feb 7, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 118-3747
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2024
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
  • February 7, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 118-3747
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2024
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2024
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Madeleine Dean

Madeleine Dean

Democratic Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (4)
Wiley Nickel (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • S 118-3747: Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted