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Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 16, 2026
Cosponsors
1
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 16, 2026

Bill Summary

Requires changes to social security benefits to encourage blind Americans to return to work without losing their benefits. Funds programs to support blind individuals in finding and keeping employment.

Sponsored By

Dan Sullivan
Republican · Alaska · Senate

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 16, 2026
  2. Apr 16, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  3. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  4. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  5. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects blind Americans, allowing them to return to work while still receiving some social security benefits, and provides them with job support programs to help find and maintain employment.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
2backers
  • Democratic1
  • Republican1
Cross-party cosponsors1 · 100%

Documents

1

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Cosponsors (1)

Bill Details

Bill TypeSenate Bill · Federal
Primary Topic
IntroducedApr 16, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 16, 2026
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.