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H.R. 7055 (118th)

EMPSA Act

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Introduced

18 January 2024

Last action

17 December 2024 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

Sponsors

David Valadao, Rep. Lee, Susie [D-NV-3], Rep. Lawler, Michael [R-NY-17], Derek Kilmer, Marcus Molinaro, Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE], Julia Letlow, Rep. Ross, Deborah K. [D-NC-2], Sharice Davids, Jake LaTurner, Josh Harder, Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Raul Ruiz, Rep. Neguse, Joe [D-CO-2]

Subjects

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20 December 2024

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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.)

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Timeline

  1. 18 January 2024

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 18 January 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 18 January 2024

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 17 December 2024

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare.

    Source: Committee

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