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H. R. 8884

House

Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act

Vote recorded

A recorded vote has been taken on this bill.

In brief

This legislation modifies federal benefits programs to increase the amount of income individuals with disabilities can earn without losing eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Medicaid. It adjusts the asset limits for program participants and eliminates certain "marriage penalties" that currently reduce benefits when two disabled individuals wed. The bill applies to disabled Americans nationwide and aims to encourage workforce participation by removing financial disincentives. It passed the House and now moves to the Senate for consideration.

Votes recorded

Tallies as reported by the House Clerk and the Senate. Individual member votes are available on the linked source page.

  • Passed 232-188House · July 23, 2026Roll call

Timeline

Every recorded action, oldest first.

  1. July 23, 2026 · House

    Vote recorded

    The House passed the Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act by a vote of 232-188.

    Passed 232-188

    Next: Awaits Senate floor vote.

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