Remove financial penalties that prevent disabled adults from marrying without losing their government benefits.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act?
The Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act is represented by H.R. 1389, which has remained in the House Ways and Means and Energy and Commerce committees since February 13, 2025. Committee leaders must schedule a vote to move the bill forward, but most legislation fails to receive this step and expires in committee. No action has occurred on this proposal since February 13, 2025.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Marriage Equality for Disabled Adults Act (H.R. 1389 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6640 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6640 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Jimmy Panetta (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.