A Republican bill with 1 Republican cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill is called the Revising SSDI Disability Classifications Act and it directs the Commissioner of Social Security to carry out a 10-year demonstration project. The project will test a new system for classifying individuals who receive Social Security disability insurance benefits based on the chronicity and expected improvement of their impairments. It also temporarily extends the reauthorization of demonstration project authority through December 31, 2036, and sets final report deadlines for December 31, 2037. Under the project, individuals will be placed into four specific categories with different schedules for continuing disability reviews. The bill limits appeals of these classifications strictly to requests for administrative reconsideration to correct factual errors like clerical mistakes. Finally, the Commissioner must submit reports to Congress evaluating the project's effects on program integrity, employment outcomes, and administrative efficiency.
Yes· 3 of 9
- Scored +4
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?
Individuals with permanent, irreversible conditions will benefit from having less frequent continuing disability reviews, though appeal limitations present a drawback.
- Scored +4
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?
The Commissioner of Social Security is required to submit regular reports to Congress evaluating the outcomes and effects of the demonstration project.
- Scored +4
Does this strengthen Social Security?
The bill directs a demonstration project to evaluate and improve the administrative efficiency and program integrity of Social Security disability insurance.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Section 3, adding Section 234(g)(2)(A)(i) to the Social Security Act: This provision establishes a system that classifies individuals into specific categories based on whether their impairments are chronic with irreversible loss, or whether medical improvement is expected within various timeframes. This might be considered positive because it tailors continuing disability reviews to the specific medical expectations of the individual's condition.
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Section 3, adding Section 234(g)(2)(A)(ii) to the Social Security Act: This provision sets specific, varied timelines for conducting reviews to determine whether an individual remains under a disability, ranging from the 2nd year for those expected to improve quickly up to the 7th or 8th year for those with chronic conditions. This might be considered positive because individuals with permanent, irreversible conditions will not face frequent continuing disability reviews.
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Section 3, adding Section 234(g)(2)(C) to the Social Security Act: This provision allows participants selected for the demonstration project the opportunity to decline participation. This might be considered positive because it gives individuals a choice in whether they want to take part in the project.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Section 3, adding Section 234(g)(2)(B)(ii)(I) to the Social Security Act: This provision states that, except for factual errors, there shall be no review of, or right to appeal, a classification made under the system. This might be considered negative because participants who disagree with their assigned disability classification category are explicitly denied the right to appeal it.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — Individuals with permanent, irreversible conditions will benefit from having less frequent continuing disability reviews, though appeal limitations present a drawback. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Many SSDI recipients rely on these benefits as a primary source of income, and tailored review schedules help maintain stability for those with chronic conditions. Would retired people be better off under this? — The legislation affects Social Security disability insurance structures that interact with retirement and long-term benefit planning. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — The bill reorganizes review schedules for disability beneficiaries, which can benefit older individuals dependent on long-term support. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — Veterans who receive Social Security disability benefits may be impacted by the revised classification and review demonstration project.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see? — The Commissioner of Social Security is required to submit regular reports to Congress evaluating the outcomes and effects of the demonstration project. Does this give the federal government more power? — The bill grants the Commissioner of Social Security expanded authority to establish a new disability classification and review demonstration project.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this strengthen Social Security? — The bill directs a demonstration project to evaluate and improve the administrative efficiency and program integrity of Social Security disability insurance.
- Economy And Finance
- Is this likely to grow the economy? — The demonstration project evaluates labor force participation and employment outcomes among SSDI beneficiaries.
- 9/17/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
Austin ScottRepublican · Georgia