On the recordFebruary 2, 2017
And I would like to emphasize several points additionally. The degree of impairment required for reporting to the NICS is extremely high, to the extent that someone is not capable of working at any job in the economy, no matter how basic. Someone receiving Social Security benefits as a retiree, even if they have mental impairment and have been assigned a representative payee, would not meet the criteria for reporting to the NICS because they are not receiving benefits because of disability. Further, the rule went into effect in January, but compliance is not required until December of this year. This would only impact claims going forward and will not involve retroactively assessing individuals already receiving Social Security disability payments based on mental impairment. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
