WASHINGTON–Congressman Pete Sessions (TX-17), with Congressman Mfume (MD-07) co-leading, introduced the Blind Americans Return to Work Act. This bipartisan legislation fixes the SGA earnings cliff, allowing blind Americans to professionally develop without complete loss of aid. The act will incentivize Americans to participate in the workforce. 

“Blind and low-vision Americans should not be restrained from pursuing career advancement by fear of losing necessary benefits. That is why I am introducing this act to ensure that all Americans can reap the reward of professional development,” said Congressman Sessions.

"There should not be any impairment or impediments that prevent blind and visually impaired individuals from achieving their professional dreams. This bipartisan legislation is crucial as it would correct a roadblock in current law that forces blind and visually impaired Americans to choose between their needed benefits and their own professional development. I want to thank my colleague, Congressman Pete Sessions, for spearheading our bipartisan legislation to ensure blind or visually impaired individuals no longer have to turn down a promotion or raise in order to avoid losing the entirety of the benefits they rely on," said Congressman Mfume.