S 3747 United States Senate · 118th Congress

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

This bill removes a barrier for people with disabilities seeking elected office by ensuring campaign work they perform doesn't affect their eligibility for federal or state benefits. Specifically, it requires that any campaign work done by a candidate with a disability - and any compensation received for that work - be disregarded when calculating benefits under programs like Social Security Disability Insurance (Title II) or Supplemental Security Income (Title XVI). This means individuals receiving disability benefits could run for office without risking loss of support due to campaign earnings. The law directly affects disabled candidates for federal, state, or local office who rely on these benefits.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2024
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Feb 7, 2024 Last action Feb 7, 2024