118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 7055EMPSA Act

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.

Social welfare
Introduced Jan 18, 2024
Last action Dec 17, 2024
Pipeline · Bill → Law
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Introduced
Jan 18, 2024
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Referred
Dec 17, 2024
Ways & Means
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Committee
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House floor
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Senate
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Resolve Changes
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SummaryCRS Summary

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.)

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 3 actions
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.