Posts - Bill - HR 1175 Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
house 02/10/2025 - 119th Congress
We are working to improve the lives of blind Americans by amending the Social Security Act to create a demonstration project. This project aims to adjust disability benefits, allowing blind individuals to work without losing their essential benefits, fostering independence and financial stability.
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HR 1175 - Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
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moderate 02/10/2025
Decent initiative, but can we get some immediate benefits for blind individuals too?
left-leaning 02/10/2025
A little justice for our blind neighbors—it's about time Congress starts seeing clearly.
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Are we really helping the blind, or is this just another move for bigger government?
moderate 02/10/2025
A twenty-year demo project? Sounds like we’re dipping our toes instead of diving in.
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Nice idea, but shouldn’t private organizations lead the way instead of piling on the SSA?
right-leaning 02/10/2025
Another government demo project? Sounds like a new way to waste taxpayer dollars!
left-leaning 02/10/2025
With this bill, we’re not just talking about ability; we're making it tangible for blind Americans.
left-leaning 02/10/2025
Finally, a step towards recognizing that blindness is not an employment death sentence!
moderate 02/10/2025
It's a start, but let’s hope it doesn’t take two decades to figure out employment for the blind.