HR 1757 ยท EMPSA Act
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Introduced
- Feb 27, 2025
- Latest action
- Feb 27, 2025
- Sponsor
- Rep. David G. Valadao [R-CA-22]
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Cosponsors
- 8
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.)
Recent actions
- Feb 27, 2025 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House
- Feb 27, 2025 Introduced in House
Votes
No recorded votes are available for this bill.