HR. 1175In Committee

Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

What this bill does

Requires a 20-year Social Security disability demonstration project letting blind SSDI beneficiaries keep reduced benefits as earnings rise above the substantial gainful activity threshold

Key points
  • Establish reduced benefits earnings formula
  • Require blindness SSDI demonstration project
  • Prohibit benefit termination for work earnings
  • Allow opt out

Where it stands

Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-10Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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