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Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act
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Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act This bill eliminates certain marriage-related criteria for individuals entitled to Social Security child’s benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Specifically, the bill removes the requirement that individuals receiving Social Security child’s benefits be unmarried. Those eligible for Social Security child’s benefits generally include the minor children of eligible or deceased workers and disabled adult children (the disabled adult children of such workers for whom the onset of disability occurred before age 22). Under current law, child beneficiaries generally lose their benefits upon marriage to an individual who is not also eligible for Social Security benefits. With respect to SSI, the bill removes the requirement that couples who present themselves as married in their community be considered married for purposes of SSI eligibility. The bill also exempts SSI recipients who are disabled adult children, or who marry disabled adult children, from the general requirement that the income or resources of an SSI recipient’s spouse be considered in an eligibility determination. Further, married disabled adult children and their spouses who would otherwise be eligible for Medicaid in a state if they were unmarried must remain eligible for Medicaid regardless of their marriage.
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2026 · third_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act S.4947/H.R.8884 - Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act S.5006 - Work Without Worry Act of 2026 S.3924 - We Cant Wait Act H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act S.4001/H.R.7828 - SSI Restoration Act S. 5428 - Stop the Wait Act of 2026
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Introduced in House
Congress.gov source codes: 1000, Intro-H
Sources: Congress.gov
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R.2540/ S.1234), SSI Restoration Act, disability marriage penalty, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (H.R. 1389), Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (H.R. 320/ S.73), home and community-based services, Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), ENABLE Act (H.R.1436/S.627), Seat Elevation in Group 2 Non-Complex Power Wheelchairs, Coverage of Standing Systems in Power Wheelchairs, Adult Changing Tables at U.S. Capitol, Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services staffing and enforcement, Public Law 119-21 Implementation, including disability and medically frail definition for Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement; Veterans STAND Act (H.R. 6835), Veterans SPORTS Act (S. 3138), ABLE Tomorrow Act, the ABLE MATCH Act, and the ABLE Direct Deposit Act; community integration
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Health Issues
Support HR 1389, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults; S 73/HR 1757 - Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (EMPSA); Support HR 7828 - SSI Income Restoration Act (marriage penalty, asset limits; Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Request for Information Related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH); CMS settings rule and urging that it be maintained; Oppose reorganization of HHS; Opposing breaking up the Administration for Community Living (ACL) along with the transfer of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA); Support Autism Family Caregivers Act; Support SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act; Protect Medicaid (no cuts) in FY26 reconciliation/budget; Comments Opposing delaying the compliance dates for its web and mobile app accessibility rule; support protecting and strengthen Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC); Oppose any further cuts or harmful changes to Medicaid through any budget reconciliation or other legislation; Comments opposing and recommending stronger protections for people on Medicaid theMedicaid Community Engagement Requirements Interim Final Rule;
Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · second_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities; Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities; Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities; S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act; H.R.8884 - Removing Barriers to Work for Disabled Americans Act; Work Without Worry Act; H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025; S.3924 - We Cant Wait Act; H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act; S.4001/H.R.7828 - SSI Restoration Act.
Client expense: $50,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R.2540/ S.1234), SSI Restoration Act, disability marriage penalty, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (H.R. 1389), Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (H.R. 320/ S.73), home and community-based services, Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), ENABLE Act (H.R.1436/S.627), Seat Elevation in Group 2 Non-Complex Power Wheelchairs, Coverage of Standing Systems in Power Wheelchairs, Adult Changing Tables at U.S. Capitol, Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services staffing and enforcement, Public Law 119-21 Implementation, including disability and medically frail definition for Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement; Veterans STAND Act (H.R. 6835), Veterans SPORTS Act (S. 3138), ABLE Tomorrow Act, the ABLE MATCH Act, and the ABLE Direct Deposit Act
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Health Issues
Support HR 1389, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults; S 73/HR 1757 - Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (EMPSA); Support HR 7828 - SSI Income Restoration Act (marriage penalty, asset limits; Comment on Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Request for Information Related to Comprehensive Regulations to Uncover Suspicious Healthcare (CRUSH); CMS settings rule and urging that it be maintained; Oppose reorganization of HHS; Opposing breaking up the Administration for Community Living (ACL) along with the transfer of the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Agency (SAMHSA); Support Autism Family Caregivers Act; Support SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act; Protect Medicaid (no cuts) in FY26 reconciliation/budget;
Client expense: $12,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2026 · first_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities; Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities; Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities; S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act; H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025; H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act; S.627 - Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act; We Cant Wait Act (S.3924); SSI Restoration Act (S.4001/H.R.7828).
Client expense: $40,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R.2540/ S.1234), SSI Restoration Act, disability marriage penalty, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (H.R. 1389), Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (H.R. 320/ S.73), home and community-based services, Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), ENABLE Act (H.R.1436/S.627), Seat Elevation in Group 2 Non-Complex Power Wheelchairs, Coverage of Standing Systems in Power Wheelchairs, Adult Changing Tables at U.S. Capitol, Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services staffing and enforcement, Public Law 119-21 Implementation, including disability and medically frail definition for Medicaid Community Engagement Requirement; Veterans STAND Act (H.R. 6835), Veterans SPORTS Act (S. 3138), ABLE Tomorrow Act, the ABLE MATCH Act, and the ABLE Direct Deposit Act
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · fourth_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025 H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act S.1023/H.R.2142 - Social Security Overpayment Relief Act S.627 - Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act ENABLE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R.2540/ S.1234), disability marriage penalty, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (H.R. 1389), Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (H.R. 320/ S.73), home and community-based services, Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), ENABLE Act (H.R.1436/S.627), Coverage of Standing Systems in Power Wheelchairs, Adult Changing Tables at U.S. Capitol, Department of Education Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services staffing and enforcement, Public Law 119-21 Medicaid Community Engagement Requirements - disability and medically frail definition
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025 H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act S.1023/H.R.2142 - Social Security Overpayment Relief Act S.627 - Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act ENABLE
Client expense: $30,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, Social Security Administration (SSA)
Supplemental Security Income Savings Penalty Elimination Act (H.R.2540/ S.1234), disability marriage penalty, Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (H.R. 1389), Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act (H.R. 320/ S.73), home and community-based services, Individuals with Disabilities Act (P.L. 101-336), ENABLE Act (H.R.1436/S.627), Coverage of Standing Systems in Power Wheelchairs, Adult Changing Tables at U.S. Capitol
Client expense: $75,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
2025 · second_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025 H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act S.1023/H.R.2142 - Social Security Overpayment Relief Act S.627 - Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act ENABLE
Client expense: $90,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · first_quarter · Retirement
Improvements to Social Security Act Title II and Title XVI for people with disabilities. Supplemental Security Income program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. Social Security Disability program issues, provisions dealing with persons with disabilities. S.1234/H.R.2540 - SSI Savings Penalty Elimination Act H.R.930 - Stop the Wait Act of 2025 H.R.1389 - Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act S.1023/H.R.2142 - Social Security Overpayment Relief Act S.627 - Ensuring Nationwide Access to Better Life Experience (ENABLE) Act ENABLE
Client expense: $70,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Democratic |
| IL |
| Jerrold Nadler | Democratic | NY |
| John W. Mannion | Democratic | NY |
| Josh Gottheimer | Democratic | NJ |
| Maxine Waters | Democratic | CA |
| Raul Ruiz | Democratic | CA |
| Robert Garcia | Democratic | CA |
| Suzan K. DelBene | Democratic | WA |
| Terri A. Sewell | Democratic | AL |
| Zoe Lofgren | Democratic | CA |