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SENATE 73119th CongressRead twice and referred to the Committee on Environment and Public Works.

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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