119th Congress Social Welfare
H.R. 1757: EMPSA Act
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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.)
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Roll calls
No roll call votes have been held on this bill.
Amendments
No amendments were offered to this bill.
Cosponsors
- Susie Lee D-NVOriginal
- Donald Davis D-NC
- Jared Golden D-ME
- Sharice Davids D-KS
- Chrissy Houlahan D-PA
- Josh Harder D-CA
- Maggie Goodlander D-NH
- Eugene Vindman D-VA
- Julie Johnson D-TX
- Josh Gottheimer D-NJ
- Valerie Hoyle D-OR
Who scored on this bill
- 1David Valadao SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History
- Introduced in the House by David Valadao.
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- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.