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DemocratBill · H.R. 930· House(119-HR-930)

Stop the Wait Act of 2025

Rep. Doggett
Age: 80 years
Texas
Introduced
2/4/2025
Last activity
2/4/2025 — Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Sponsored by
Lloyd Doggett
Cosponsors
Democrat - 87Republican - 1
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

The "Stop the Wait Act of 2025" aims to remove the waiting period for people to receive Social Security disability insurance benefits. It creates a phase-down process from 2025 until the waiting period is fully eliminated on January 1, 2030. Additionally, the bill provides certain individuals without minimum essential coverage earlier access to Medicare eligibility.

Yes· 3 of 26

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+10

    This bill specifically targets and removes barriers to benefits for people with disabilities.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+9

    Provides immediate financial support to those who cannot wait for benefit windows.

  • Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+9

    Significantly improves the financial and healthcare security of individuals with disabilities by removing waiting periods.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-5

    The bill increases government spending by expanding eligibility and accelerating benefit payouts.

  • Does this reduce what the federal government owes?-3

    Eliminating waiting periods for benefits will likely increase federal expenditures.

  • Does this make the government pay for what it commits to?-3

    Increased spending on benefits without a specified funding source may decrease fiscal responsibility.