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H.R. 10659

Removing Access Barriers to Running for Elected Office for People with Disabilities Act

📅 Oct 01, 2026
Summary:
• Allows individuals with disabilities to campaign for elected office without their campaign work or campaign compensation being counted against their eligibility for federally supported benefits
• Applies to any Federal program or State/local program financed in whole or in part with Federal funds
• "Qualified individuals" covered by this bill are those entitled to benefits under title II or XVI of the Social Security Act by reason of a disability

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