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

USA118th CongressS-3747| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2024
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4597
Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
Feb 7, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7351
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4597
    Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act


  • February 7, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7351
    Introduced in House

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7351: 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 CongressS-3747| Senate 
| Updated: 2/7/2024
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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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-4597
Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
Feb 7, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Feb 7, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 14, 2024

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-7351
Introduced in House
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-4597
    Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act


  • February 7, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 7, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.


  • February 14, 2024

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-7351
    Introduced in House
Robert P. Casey

Robert P. Casey

Democratic Senator

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (15)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)John Fetterman (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Finance Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 118-7351: Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted