H.R. 8884 · 119th Congress

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Introduced on May 19, 2026 by Austin Scott (R-GA-8). One cosponsor. Latest action (Jul 23, 2026): Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Stage
Passed one chamber
Introduced
May 19, 2026
Cosponsors
1
0 from the other party
Policy area
Social Welfare
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Progress

The furthest stage the measure reached. Simple and concurrent resolutions do not go to the President.

  1. Introduced
  2. Reported by committee
  3. Passed one chamber
  4. 4Passed both chambers
  5. 5Sent to the President
  6. 6Became law

Official title

To amend title II of the Social Security Act to reauthorize demonstration authority for the disability insurance program.

Subjects

  • Congressional oversight
  • Disability assistance
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Social Security Administration
  • Wages and earnings

Summary

By the Congressional Research Service (Reported to House, Jun 25, 2026). Public domain.

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.

Sponsor and cosponsors

Cosponsors by party as of the day they signed on. Original cosponsors signed on the day of introduction.

Austin ScottR-GA-8Sponsor

Republicans · 1

Roll calls

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  1. On Passage
    Jul 23, 2026· House· Passage· Passed 232–188

History

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  1. May 19, 2026Introduced in House
  2. May 19, 2026Introduced in House
  3. May 19, 2026 · HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  4. May 21, 2026 · HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  5. May 21, 2026 · HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by the Yeas and Nays: 27 - 16.
  6. Jun 25, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714.
  7. Jun 25, 2026 · HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 119-714.
  8. Jun 25, 2026 · HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 620.
  9. Jun 30, 2026 · HouseRules 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.
  10. Jul 20, 2026 · HouseRules 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.
  11. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1438. (consideration: CR H5182-5186)
  12. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseRule 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.
  13. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 8884.
  14. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  15. Jul 23, 2026 · HousePOSTPONED 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.
  16. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5186-5187)
  17. Jul 23, 2026Passed/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)House · Roll call 283
  18. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 232 - 188 (Roll no. 283). (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5182-5183)House · Roll call 283
  19. Jul 23, 2026 · HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  20. Jul 23, 2026 · SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

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Who lobbied on it

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  1. NATIONAL COMMITTEE TO PRESERVE SOCIAL SECURITY AND MEDICARE2 reports
    $210K reported (all issues)
  2. AARP1 report
    $4.1M reported (all issues)
  3. American Civil Liberties Union1 report
    $670K reported (all issues)
  4. THE ARC OF THE UNITED STATES1 report
    $50K reported (all issues)

Reports filed in 2026.

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  • Senate roll-call votes and DW-NOMINATE scores (Voteview (UCLA Department of Political Science))Lewis, Jeffrey B., Keith Poole, Howard Rosenthal, Adam Boche, Aaron Rudkin, and Luke Sonnet (2026). Voteview: Congressional Roll-Call Votes Database. https://voteview.com/ · data current to Oct 3, 2026 · loaded Oct 3, 2026 · license: Free to use with the required citation
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