A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "National Volatile Organic Compound Emission Standards for Aerosol Coatings: Interim Final Rule".
- Last Action
- 8/1/2025
Actions
- 2025-01-13Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- 2025-01-13Introduced in Senate
CRS Summary
As of 2025-01-13 (00)
Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act or EMPSA
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.)
Cosponsors (1)
- Chris Van Hollen (D-MD)
Subjects
- Disability and paralysis
- Disability assistance
- Marriage and family status
- Poverty and welfare assistance
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