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H.R.761: MAPSA Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 3, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
12 (8 Democrats, 4 Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 3, 2021
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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Feb. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Social Security.
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Feb. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by John Katko (R-N.Y.) |