Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

House Bill

H.R. 1175

119th Congress

Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

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Introduced:Feb 10, 2025

Primary Sponsor

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Summary

This bill aims to help blind Americans return to or remain in the workforce. Based on the title, it likely addresses employment barriers, work incentives, or support programs specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Latest Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Introduced2/10/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025

This bill aims to help blind Americans return to or remain in the workforce. Based on the title, it likely addresses employment barriers, work incentives, or support programs specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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This bill aims to help blind Americans return to or remain in the workforce. Based on the title, it likely addresses employment barriers, work incentives, or support programs specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Bill Number: 1175
Introduced: 2/10/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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Title: Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025
Bill Number: 1175
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced: 2/10/2025
Summary: This bill aims to help blind Americans return to or remain in the workforce. Based on the title, it likely addresses employment barriers, work incentives, or support programs specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill aims to help blind Americans return to or remain in the workforce. Based on the title, it likely addresses employment barriers, work incentives, or support programs specifically designed for people who are blind or visually impaired.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill focuses on employment opportunities and workplace participation for Americans who are blind.
It was introduced in the 119th Congress and has been sent to the House Committee on Ways and Means for review.
The Ways and Means Committee assignment suggests the bill may involve tax policy, Social Security benefits, or other financial incentives related to employment.
The legislation appears designed to remove obstacles that prevent blind individuals from working or encourage them to enter the workforce.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect blind and visually impaired Americans who want to work or are currently employed. It may also impact employers who hire blind workers, and could affect Social Security or disability benefit programs that interact with employment for people with visual disabilities.

Policy Areas

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

1175, 119th Congress (2025). "Blind Americans Return to Work Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-hr-1175

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