EMPSA Act
119-HR-1757119th CongressIntroduced Feb 27, 2025Social Welfare
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsor
Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22](R-CA-22)8 cosponsors
Summary
Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act or the EMPSA Act
This bill excludes a spouse's income and resources when determining eligibility for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), and disregards marital status when calculating the SSI benefit amount, for an adult who has a diagnosed intellectual or developmental disability. (SSI is a federal income supplement program designed to help aged, blind, and disabled individuals with limited income and resources meet basic needs.)
Actions (3)
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 27, 2025House floor actions
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Feb 27, 2025Library of Congress