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H.R. 1757 — EMPSA Act — Project Euthyna

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EMPSA Act

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.)

Other titles

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To amend title XVI of the Social Security Act to provide that the supplemental security income benefits of adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities shall not be reduced by reason of marriage.Official Title as Introduced

EMPSA ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI ActShort Title(s) as Introduced

Legislative history

H.R. 1757·House·Bill·Social Welfare

Rep. David G. Valadao(Republican-California-22)·

Feb 27, 2025

IntroducedIntroduced in House

Feb 27, 2025

HouseReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Documents

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Bill text

Feb 27, 2025As introduced in the House

Plain-language summaries

Feb 27, 2025Introduced in House

Where it stands

In committee — the House

On the floor — the House

In committee — the Senate

On the floor — the Senate

Resolving differences

With the President

Became law

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