HR 7351 United States House · 118th Congress

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

This bill prevents people with disabilities from losing federal benefits while campaigning for elected office. It ensures that campaign work and any income earned from it (like paid campaign roles) are not counted when determining eligibility for Social Security benefits (SSI or SSDI) or other federally funded state/local programs. Specifically, it applies to individuals already receiving disability benefits under Social Security Title II or XVI. The law directly affects disabled candidates running for federal, state, or local office by removing a financial barrier to participating in elections.
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Introduced Feb 14, 2024 Last action Feb 14, 2024
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