Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act

# Fairness for Disabled Young Adults Act - Plain Language Summary **What the bill would do:** This bill would expand Social Security benefits for young adults with disabilities. Currently, disabled adults can only receive "child's benefits" (benefits based on their parent's work record) if their disability started before age 22. This bill would extend that eligibility window to include people whose disabilities began between ages 22 and 25, allowing them to qualify for these benefits during that later period. **Who it affects:** The bill primarily affects young adults who become disabled in their early-to-mid twenties, as well as their families. It would apply to disabled children of workers who are currently receiving Social Security or have passed away.

The bill could provide financial support to people during a vulnerable time when they're transitioning to adulthood and may not yet have established their own work history. **Current status:** As of now, the bill (S. 466) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced in the Senate but hasn't yet been debated or voted on by the full chamber. No action has been taken on it yet.