Bill Summary
The "Ticket to Work Advertisement Act" is a proposed amendment to the Social Security Act aimed at enhancing awareness of the Ticket to Work program, which assists individuals with disabilities in finding employment. The legislation mandates that the Commissioner of Social Security disseminate information about the program to all disabled beneficiaries. This information must be provided within one year of the bill's enactment and subsequently every six months. The goal of this act is to ensure that eligible individuals are informed about the resources and opportunities available to support their employment efforts.
Possible Impacts
The "Ticket to Work Advertisement Act" could affect people in the following ways:
1. **Increased Awareness of Employment Opportunities**: By requiring the Commissioner of Social Security to disseminate information about the Ticket to Work program, disabled beneficiaries may become more aware of their options for employment support. This could lead to increased participation in the program, helping individuals find jobs that accommodate their disabilities and thereby improving their financial independence.
2. **Enhanced Support for Independent Living**: The dissemination of information may empower disabled individuals to pursue work that aligns with their skills and interests. As beneficiaries learn about the resources available to them, they may feel more confident in their ability to enter or re-enter the workforce, ultimately promoting greater independence and reducing reliance on Social Security benefits.
3. **Improved Communication and Outreach**: The mandated advertising could lead to more structured outreach efforts by the Social Security Administration. This may result in tailored information being provided to specific groups of disabled beneficiaries, ensuring that those who are most in need of employment services are informed about how to access them. This improved communication can help bridge the gap between available services and those who need them, facilitating better outcomes for disabled individuals seeking employment.
[Congressional Bills 119th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H.R. 7253 Introduced in House (IH)]
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119th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 7253
To amend title XI the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner
to disseminate information related to the ticket to work program to
certain individuals.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 27, 2026
Mr. Hill of Arkansas (for himself, Mr. Davis of North Carolina, Mr.
Moore of Utah, Ms. Davids of Kansas, Mr. Miller of Ohio, and Mr. Costa)
introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on
Ways and Means
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A BILL
To amend title XI the Social Security Act to require the Commissioner
to disseminate information related to the ticket to work program to
certain individuals.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Ticket to Work Advertisement Act''.
SEC. 2. TICKET TO WORK PROGRAM ADVERTISEMENT.
Section 1148(d) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 1320b-19(d))
is amended by adding at the end the following:
``(8) Program advertisement.--Not later than 1 year after
the date of enactment of this paragraph, and for each 6-month
period thereafter, the Commissioner of Social Security shall
disseminate to each disabled beneficiary information relating
to participation in the Program.''.
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