HR 1757 · 119th Congress · Social Welfare

EMPSA Act

Introduced 2025-02-27· Sponsored by Rep. Valadao, David G. [R-CA-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.(2025-02-27)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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.)…

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Cosponsors (8)

8 Democrats