118th Congress Social Welfare
S. 2196: Work Without Worry Act
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Summary
This bill modifies eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who have a disability that began before age 22.
Under current law, these individuals may obtain SSDI benefits based on the work record of a retired, disabled, or deceased parent. However, an individual with earnings after age 22 that exceed a specified monetary limit (i.e., constitute substantial gainful activity) permanently loses eligibility for such benefits.
This bill allows individuals to retain eligibility for such benefits regardless of the amount of earnings after age 22. Additionally, individuals who apply for SSDI benefits on a parent's record and also independently qualify for Social Security benefits on their own record will receive the larger of the two benefit amounts.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Sherrod Brown D-OHOriginal
- Ted Budd R-NCOriginal
- Bill Cassidy R-LAOriginal
- Edward Markey D-MAOriginal
- Patty Murray D-WAOriginal
- Jeff Merkley D-OROriginal
- Bernard Sanders I-VTOriginal
- Sheldon Whitehouse D-RIOriginal
- Elizabeth Warren D-MAOriginal
- Benjamin Cardin D-MD
Who scored on this bill
- 1Ron Wyden SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the Senate by Ron Wyden.
Show the full action history (2 actions)
- Introduced in Senate
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2233; text: CR S2233-2234)