House Bill 1529
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 5, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1529
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Marriage Access for People with Special Abilities Act or the MAPSA Act
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.)
March 5, 2019
03/05/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/05/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
03/05/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:25 PM