A bill to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide for the exclusion from income, for purposes of determining eligibility and amount of benefits under the supplemental security income program, of certain earned income received by reason of employment in a sheltered work setting.

Summary

Amends Title XVI (Supplemental Security Income for the Aged, Blind and Disabled) of the Social Security Act to exclude from income, for purposes of determining eligibility and amount of benefits under the supplemental security income program, the first $2,600 per year (or proportionately smaller amounts for shorter periods) of earned income from employment in a sheltered work setting operated, managed, or supervised by a public or nonprofit private agency, plus one-half of the remainder thereof. Defines "sheltered work setting" as a facility, project, or enterprise engaged in a production or service operation which is conducted primarily to provide professional services or employment to individuals who, because of medically determinable physical or mental impairments, are not capable of entering the competitive labor market.

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Timeline

1. 30 September 1976

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 30 September 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 30 September 1976

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 30 September 1976

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Sponsors

• RICHARD NOLAN · D · Sponsor
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