Expressing the moral responsibility of Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States.
Latest action (28 May 2020): 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.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 985 do?
- 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.
- Has H.Res. 985 become law?
- Not yet. As of 28 May 2020, H.Res. 985 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 985?
- H.Res. 985 was sponsored by Rep. Barbara Lee [D-CA12, 2023-2024] (Democrat-CA), with 23 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 985?
- Introduced (28 May 2020).
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