HR 7055 118th Congress House Social Welfare

EMPSA Act

Introduced: February 6, 2024 Introduced by: Valadao, David G. Republican · California See on congress.gov

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Dec 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Jan 18, 2024

Introduced in House

Jan 18, 2024

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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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.)

What's happening now December 17, 2024

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

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