Affirming the sense of Congress regarding the obligation of the United States to improve the lives of the 36,950,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,928,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (26 Apr 2007): Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4200)
What this bill does
This is a proposed U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 19, introduced in 2007. It expresses the sense of Congress that the United States has an obligation to improve the lives of the approximately 36.95 million Americans living in poverty, including the nearly 15.93 million in extreme poverty.
If passed, this resolution would state that Congress believes the President should submit a comprehensive plan to Congress aiming to end poverty in the United States by the year 2015. The resolution highlights various statistics about poverty, including rates among different racial groups and in rural areas, as well as issues faced by children in poverty and homeless children. It also touches on food insecurity and lack of health insurance among low-income households.
As a concurrent resolution expressing the "sense of Congress," it does not have the force of law. It is a statement of opinion by Congress. This resolution was introduced in the House and referred to a committee. The provided information does not indicate its current status beyond the initial introduction and a sponsor's remarks.
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Official summary
Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States has an obligation to improve the lives of the 36.95 million Americans living in poverty and the 15.928 million of those who live in extreme poverty; and (2) the President should immediately present to Congress a comprehensive plan to eradicate poverty by 2015.
Timeline
26 Apr 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4200)
Common questions
- What does H.Con.Res. 19 do?
- This is a proposed U.S. House of Representatives concurrent resolution, H.Con.Res. 19, introduced in 2007. It expresses the sense of Congress that the United States has an obligation to improve the lives of the approximately 36.95 million Americans living in poverty, including the nearly 15.93 million in extreme poverty. If passed, this resolution would state that Congress believes the President should submit a comprehensive plan to Congress aiming to end poverty in the United States by the year 2015. The resolution highlights various statistics about poverty, including rates among different racial groups and in rural areas, as well as issues faced by children in poverty and homeless children. It also touches on food insecurity and lack of health insurance among low-income households. As a concurrent resolution expressing the "sense of Congress," it does not have the force of law. It is a statement of opinion by Congress. This resolution was introduced in the House and referred to a committee. The provided information does not indicate its current status beyond the initial introduction and a sponsor's remarks.
- Has H.Con.Res. 19 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Con.Res. 19. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Con.Res. 19?
- H.Con.Res. 19 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-9] (D-CA), with 25 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Con.Res. 19?
- Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H4200) (26 Apr 2007).
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