Pilot program would ease benefit cuts for working blind Americans
In committeeH.R. 1175Latest action
Sponsor: Pete Sessions · Representative · TX
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Official title: Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Family & community
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HR 1175 would let blind Social Security disability recipients return to work without losing all their benefits at once.
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What does this do?
This bill would create a test program, lasting up to 20 years, that gradually reduces Social Security disability benefits for blind people who return to work instead of cutting them off entirely. For every two dollars earned above a set threshold, benefits would go down by one dollar, and work-related expenses would be subtracted from earnings before that calculation is made.
Who does it affect?
Blind people who receive Social Security disability benefits and return to work could join this program. After the first 10 years, participants would have the option to leave the program if they choose.
Why does it matter?
Under current law, earning too much can cause a blind person to lose their disability benefits entirely. This program tests whether a more gradual reduction encourages more blind people to return to work.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 10, 2025
- House committeeYou are here · Feb 10, 2025
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.