# 119-s-4334: Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2026

119-s-4334, Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK); status introduced; PRIA reads it as touching household money (as of 2026-10-30).

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- As of: 2026-10-30
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-4334
- Congress: 119
- Title: Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-04-16
- Sponsor: Sen. Sullivan, Dan [R-AK] (R-AK)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Social Welfare
- Touches household money: yes
- Last recorded action: 2026-10-30

## Summary

**Supports blind Social Security beneficiaries returning to work.** This bill would create a 20-year demonstration that lets some blind beneficiaries keep entitlement while their monthly benefits are reduced in a predictable way as they earn wages. - Blind workers: Eligibility for the modified benefit would be decided without regard to substantial gainful activity. Monthly benefits would be reduced $1 for every $2 of earnings above the exempt amount and reasonable work expenses, but reductions cannot drop benefits below $0 and benefits cannot be ended solely because of earnings. - Scope and timing: The project would run for 20 years and apply to blind people who receive benefits during the demonstration's first 10 years. - Administration and choice: The Social Security Commissioner may waive parts of Title II and section 1148 to operate the demonstration. Participants may opt out after the 10-year application window.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Whitehouse, Sheldon [D-RI] (D-RI), 2026-04-16T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Work rules for blind Social Security beneficiaries: mixed, high. If enacted, this bill would create a 20-year test program for people who get Social Security disability benefits because they are blind. The project must start within 180 days of enactment and applies to people who were entitled to benefits for a month during the first 120 months of the project. Un…

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## Sources
- [119-s-4334 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/4334)

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- [119-s-3923: Weather Research and Forecasting Innovation Reauthorization Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3923)
- [119-s-4949: Water Resources Development Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4949)
- [119-s-688: Fighting Foreign Illegal Seafood Harvests Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-688)
- [119-s-1748: Kids Online Safety Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1748)
- [119-s-1541: SHIPS for America Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1541)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4334 (as of 2026-10-30).