Expressing the moral responsibility of Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (28 May 2020): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
What this bill does
This bill, H.Res. 985, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses a sense of Congress regarding the moral responsibility to end poverty in the United States. It acknowledges that child poverty negatively impacts children's development and future prospects. The resolution encourages all levels of government to support and implement policies and programs aimed at poverty reduction.
The resolution affects all individuals in the United States, particularly children, by highlighting the widespread nature of poverty and its consequences. It calls for various levels of government to address issues such as income inequality, lack of affordable healthcare, and economic instability that contribute to poverty. The bill specifically mentions the impact of poverty on communities of color, women, and individuals with disabilities.
As a resolution, H.Res. 985 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. It is a statement of opinion and does not have the force of law. Resolutions typically do not advance further without additional legislative action, such as being passed by the chamber in which they are introduced.
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Official summary
This resolution acknowledges that child poverty prevents children from reaching healthy development and an economically secure future. It also encourages all levels of government to enact and support anti-poverty policies and programs.
Timeline
28 May 2020
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 985 do?
- This bill, H.Res. 985, is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses a sense of Congress regarding the moral responsibility to end poverty in the United States. It acknowledges that child poverty negatively impacts children's development and future prospects. The resolution encourages all levels of government to support and implement policies and programs aimed at poverty reduction. The resolution affects all individuals in the United States, particularly children, by highlighting the widespread nature of poverty and its consequences. It calls for various levels of government to address issues such as income inequality, lack of affordable healthcare, and economic instability that contribute to poverty. The bill specifically mentions the impact of poverty on communities of color, women, and individuals with disabilities. As a resolution, H.Res. 985 has been introduced in the House of Representatives and referred to the Committee on Oversight and Reform. It is a statement of opinion and does not have the force of law. Resolutions typically do not advance further without additional legislative action, such as being passed by the chamber in which they are introduced.
- Has H.Res. 985 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 985. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 985?
- H.Res. 985 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] (D-CA), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 985?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (28 May 2020).
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