HR 1757 119th Congress House Social Welfare

EMPSA Act

Introduced: March 6, 2025 Introduced by: Valadao, David G. Republican · California See on congress.gov

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Feb 27, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Feb 27, 2025

Introduced in House

Votes taken on this bill 2

Date	Chamber	What was voted on	Result	Yes–No
Apr 28, 1998	Senate · vote #105	On the Conference Report H.R. 1757	Agreed To	51–49	See who voted →
Jun 17, 1997	Senate · vote #105	On Passage of the Bill H.R. 1757	Passed	90–5	See who voted →

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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 February 27, 2025

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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