Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

Senate Bill

S. 2196

119th Congress

Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 26, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Ron Wyden

Senator

Democratic

OR

Cosponsors

10

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Social Welfare

Summary

This bill would allow individuals with disabilities that started before age 22 to keep receiving Social Security benefits, even if they earn more money as adults. It would also ensure they get the highest possible Social Security payment they are eligible for.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2233; text: CR S2233-2234)

SponsorRon Wyden (D-OR)

Introduced6/26/2025

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

ChamberSenate

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Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025

This bill would allow individuals with disabilities that started before age 22 to keep receiving Social Security benefits, even if they earn more money as adults. It would also ensure they get the highest possible Social Security payment they are eligible for.

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This bill would allow individuals with disabilities that started before age 22 to keep receiving Social Security benefits, even if they earn more money as adults. It would also ensure they get the highest possible Social Security payment they are eligible for.

Bill Number: 2196
Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Policy Area: Social Welfare

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Fact Sheet

Title: Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025
Bill Number: 2196
Sponsor: Ron Wyden (D-OR)
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced: 6/26/2025
Summary: This bill would allow individuals with disabilities that started before age 22 to keep receiving Social Security benefits, even if they earn more money as adults. It would also ensure they get the highest possible Social Security payment they are eligible for.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would allow individuals with disabilities that started before age 22 to keep receiving Social Security benefits, even if they earn more money as adults. It would also ensure they get the highest possible Social Security payment they are eligible for.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Work Without Worry Act This bill modifies eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits for individuals who have a disability that began before age 22. Under current law, these individuals may obtain SSDI benefits based on the work record of a retired, disabled, or deceased parent. However, an individual with earnings after age 22 that exceed a specified monetary limit (i.e., constitute substantial gainful activity) permanently loses eligibility for such benefits. This bill allows individuals to retain eligibility for such benefits regardless of the amount of earnings after age 22. Additionally, individuals who apply for SSDI benefits on a parent's record and also independently qualify for Social Security benefits on their own record will receive the larger of the two benefit amounts.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Allows individuals with disabilities that began before age 22 to keep their Social Security benefits regardless of how much they earn as adults
Ensures these individuals receive the highest Social Security payment they qualify for, either through their own work record or a parent's
Helps people with disabilities maintain financial stability and independence as they get older

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would positively impact individuals with disabilities that began in childhood, allowing them to work and earn more without losing critical Social Security benefits. It would provide financial security and more opportunities for this vulnerable group to live independently as they age.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Social Welfare

Related Subjects

Child health

Disability assistance

Employee benefits and pensions

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

2196, 119th Congress (2025). "Strengthening Protections for Domestic Violence and Stalking Survivors Act of 2025". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-s-2196