HR 1175
Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
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Bill overview
The Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025 aims to encourage employment among Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) beneficiaries who are blind and earn above a certain income threshold. It establishes a 20-year demonstration project where these beneficiaries’ SSDI benefits are gradually reduced as their earnings increase, up to $1 for every $2 earned beyond the SGA threshold and their reasonable work expenses. Importantly, the bill prevents benefits from being terminated due to work-related earnings and eliminates the trial work period, offering a more supportive pathway to employment for eligible individuals. After 10 years, beneficiaries can choose to opt out of this modified benefit structure.
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Becca [D-VT-At Large] Balint
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