H.R. 8884 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act
H.R. 8884 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on May 19, 2026, sponsored by Austin Scott with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- May 19, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Austin Scott (R-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 19, 2026
- Passed the HouseJul 23, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Jul 23, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Jul 23, 2026 · Passed232–188
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans ActHouse · Jul 23, 2026
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Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Finance Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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