H.R.498: Blind Empowerment Act of 2001

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Bill Cosponsors

275 (160 Democrats, 1 Independent Democrat, 115 Republicans)

Bill Summary

Blind Empowerment Act of 2001 - Amends title II (Old Age, Survivors and Disability Insurance) (OASDI) of the Social Security Act to increase, by specified increments over five years, the level of earnings demonstrating the ability of a blind person to engage in substantial gainful activity for purposes of determining disability insurance benefit payments.

(Source: Library of Congress)

Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
Feb. 7, 2001

Introduced in the House by Robert L. Ehrlich (R-Md.)

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