Bill · S. 73· Senate(119-S-73)
EMPSA
- Introduced
- 1/13/2025
- Last activity
- 1/13/2025 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- Sponsored by
- Jerry Moran
- Cosponsors
- - 0 - 1
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act," aims to amend the Social Security Act. It specifically targets Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The goal is to ensure that these benefits are not reduced because of an individual's marriage. Under this act, a spouse's income and resources would not be counted against the individual receiving benefits. These changes would take effect for benefits payable after a specific period following enactment.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people with disabilities be better off under this?+9
The bill removes the marriage penalty that previously reduced benefits for adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities.
Does this expand the rights of people with disabilities?+8
The bill protects adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities from having their SSI benefits reduced due to their spouse's income or resources.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+7
The bill directly increases the available monthly income for low-income households where a person with a disability is married.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Protection of SSI Benefits: Adults with intellectual or developmental disabilities who are married would not have their benefits reduced due to their marital status (Section 2(a) and 2(b)).
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Independence from Spouse's Finances: The income and resources of a spouse would not be counted when determining an individual's eligibility or the amount of their benefits (Section 2(c)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Delayed Implementation: The changes to the law would not apply immediately, as they only apply to benefits for months starting more than 180 days after the Act is enacted (Section 2(d)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For People With Disabilities+9Good For Low Income Households+7Good For Middle Aged+5Good For Young Adults+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Disability Rights+8Improves Poverty Reduction+5
- 1/13/2025
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Chris Van HollenDemocrat · Maryland