EMPSA Act

Eliminating the Marriage Penalty in SSI Act or the EMPSA 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.)

The Emergency Medical Provider Support Act (EMPSA) is a bill introduced in the US Congress as H.R. 7055. The purpose of this legislation is to provide support and resources to emergency medical providers, such as paramedics and emergency medical technicians (EMTs), who are on the front lines of responding to medical emergencies.

The EMPSA Act aims to address several key issues facing emergency medical providers, including workforce shortages, mental health challenges, and the need for additional training and resources. The bill includes provisions for grants to support recruitment and retention of emergency medical providers, as well as funding for mental health services and training programs.

Additionally, the EMPSA Act seeks to improve coordination and communication between emergency medical providers and other healthcare professionals, as well as with local and state agencies. This includes establishing a national database of emergency medical providers to track workforce trends and identify areas of need. Overall, the EMPSA Act is designed to strengthen the emergency medical provider workforce and ensure that these essential healthcare professionals have the support and resources they need to effectively respond to medical emergencies.