Democrats warn against broad SSDI demo authority as House GOP seeks reauthorization
The Rules Committee heard sharp disagreement over H.R. 8884: Republicans defended reauthorizing Social Security demonstration authority for voluntary pilot programs while Democrats warned the Trump Administration could use the authority to reduce benefits despite claimed guardrails.
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Representative Austin Scott and a Ways and Means panel urged the Rules Committee to reauthorize demonstration authority in H.R. 8884 so the Social Security Administration can test programs that encourage disabled beneficiaries to re-enter the workforce without losing income. Supporters said the prior authority had positive results and that the bill includes new protections: participation is voluntary, informed written consent is required, and the statute forbids demonstrations that would reduce a participant’s total income.
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