S. 73: EMPSA
A Senate bill (S.) in the 119th U.S. Congress.
Overview
| Congress | 119th U.S. Congress (2025–2026) |
|---|---|
| Type | Senate bill (S.) |
| Originating chamber | Senate |
| Introduced | 2025-01-13 |
| Sponsor | Sen. Moran, Jerry [R-KS] |
| Policy area | Social Welfare |
| Cosponsors | 1 |
| Latest action | 2025-01-13 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. |
| Last updated | 2025-02-20 |
Summary
Official summary (Introduced in Senate, 2025-01-13):
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)
| Name | Party / state |
|---|---|
| Chris Van Hollen | D MD (original cosponsor) 2025-01-13 |
Full text & official record
The official bill text, section-by-section summary, amendments, committee reports, and the complete legislative timeline for S. 73 are published by Congress on congress.gov.
Frequently asked questions
What is S. 73?
S. 73 is a Senate bill (S.) introduced in the 119th U.S. Congress, originating in the Senate. Official title: EMPSA.
Where can I read the full bill text?
The full text, cosponsors, amendments, and legislative status for S. 73 are available on congress.gov.
Bill data: congress.gov API (official congressional records).