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RepublicanBill · H.R. 1757· House(119-HR-1757)

EMPSA Act

Rep. Valadao
Age: 49 years
California
Introduced
2/27/2025
Last activity
2/27/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Sponsored by
David Valadao
Cosponsors
Republican - 0Democrat - 11
Social Welfare
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act" or the "EMPSA Act," seeks to amend title XVI of the Social Security Act. It specifically targets the supplemental security income benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The goal is to ensure these benefits are not reduced due to marriage. The legislation changes how eligibility and benefit amounts are calculated for these specific individuals. It also modifies the rules regarding how income and resources are counted when a person is married.

Yes· 3 of 17

  • Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9

    The bill directly eliminates the marriage penalty for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities, significantly increasing their financial autonomy.

  • Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8

    The bill expands economic independence and rights for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities by removing the marriage penalty.

  • Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6

    The bill provides a direct increase in resources for low-income households where a member has a disability and is married.

The opposite

  • Does this reduce what the federal government spends?-2

    By increasing the amount of SSI benefits provided to married individuals with disabilities, the bill increases federal expenditure.