Ticket to Work Advertisement Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 7253
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Health
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Last Updated
- 2026-05-13T08:06:18Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose
The "Ticket to Work Advertisement Act" (H.R. 7253) aims to increase awareness of the Ticket to Work program among disabled Social Security beneficiaries. This program helps individuals with disabilities return to work while protecting their benefits, such as Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Key Provisions
- Mandated Information Dissemination: The Commissioner of Social Security must provide information about the Ticket to Work program to each disabled beneficiary.
- Timeline: Dissemination begins no later than 1 year after the bill's enactment and occurs every 6 months thereafter.
- Scope: The information focuses on how to participate in the program, which connects beneficiaries with employment services and support.
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- Amends Section 1148(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-19(d)) by adding a new paragraph (8).
- Introduces a regular, ongoing requirement for outreach, which was not previously mandated at this frequency or specificity for all disabled beneficiaries. Prior law established the Ticket to Work program but did not require periodic advertising to participants.
Potential Impacts
- On Government Agencies: The Social Security Administration (SSA) will face additional administrative responsibilities, including developing and distributing materials every 6 months, potentially increasing operational costs but improving program utilization.
- On Citizens: Disabled beneficiaries may gain better access to employment opportunities, leading to greater financial independence and reduced reliance on benefits. This could encourage more people to try working without fear of losing support.
- On International Relations: No direct impacts, as the bill focuses on domestic Social Security policies.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Disabled Beneficiaries: Primary recipients of the information, including those on SSDI or SSI, who could benefit from enhanced program awareness.
- Social Security Administration (SSA): Responsible for implementing the dissemination, affecting staff and budget.
- Employment Service Providers: Organizations participating in the Ticket to Work program may see increased referrals and participation.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- Legal: Strengthens administrative obligations under the Social Security Act without altering eligibility rules or benefits, ensuring compliance through enforceable timelines.
- Constitutional: No significant issues; aligns with Congress's authority to regulate Social Security under the Spending Clause of the U.S. Constitution.
- Political: Promotes bipartisan support for disability employment initiatives (introduced by members from both parties), potentially reducing long-term program costs by fostering workforce reentry, though it may spark debates on SSA's resource allocation.
This summary was generated by AI and may contain inaccuracies. Refer to the official source document for the authoritative text.
Sponsor
Cosponsors (11)
Rep. Davis, Donald G. [D-NC-1], Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1], Rep. Davids, Sharice [D-KS-3], Rep. Miller, Max L. [R-OH-7], Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21], Rep. Titus, Dina [D-NV-1], Rep. McBride, Sarah [D-DE-At Large], Rep. Feenstra, Randy [R-IA-4], Rep. Fedorchak, Julie [R-ND-At Large], Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5], Rep. Rouzer, David [R-NC-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-01-27: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- 2026-01-27: Introduced in House
- 2026-01-27: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Ticket to Work Advertisement Act — issued 2026-01-27 — PDF (2 pages)