HOPE Act of 2020
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (12 Mar 2020): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The HOPE Act of 2020, introduced in the Senate, proposes the creation of pilot projects aimed at improving economic security for individuals who meet certain income or other requirements. These projects would involve collaborations between the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. The bill outlines two main types of pilot programs: HOPE Accounts and HOPE Action Plans, alongside competitive grants for their implementation.
The HOPE Accounts pilot would support nonprofits in helping eligible individuals set up accounts offering access to financial services and information on public benefits and health insurance. These accounts would also help with tasks like applying for government benefits and filing taxes, potentially using technology platforms. The HOPE Action Plans pilot would allow nonprofits to enter voluntary agreements with individuals to develop long-term plans focused on improving economic security and upward mobility.
This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. No further action has been taken since its introduction. If passed, the pilot projects would be carried out for a period of years, and the involved departments would be required to report to Congress on their implementation and outcomes.
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Official summary
Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2020 or the HOPE Act of 2020
This bill establishes several Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment (HOPE) pilot projects to improve economic security for individuals who meet income or other requirements. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development must collaborate on the projects and report to Congress on project implementation and outcomes.
The HOPE Accounts Pilots provide awards to certain nonprofits to assist eligible individuals in establishing HOPE accounts through banks, credit unions, or governmental agencies. Through technology platforms and other means, HOPE accounts must (1) provide access to specified financial services and information related to public benefits, health insurance, and other topics; and (2) facilitate activities such as applying for government benefits and filing taxes. HHS, in consultation with the other departments, must also hold a merit-based competition to award contracts to private businesses and nonprofits to develop technology applications and other tools for HOPE accounts.
Grants for the HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects allow nonprofits to enter voluntary agreements with eligible individuals to carry out long-term plans related to improving economic security and upward mobility.
Timeline
12 Mar 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 3484 do?
- The HOPE Act of 2020, introduced in the Senate, proposes the creation of pilot projects aimed at improving economic security for individuals who meet certain income or other requirements. These projects would involve collaborations between the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. The bill outlines two main types of pilot programs: HOPE Accounts and HOPE Action Plans, alongside competitive grants for their implementation. The HOPE Accounts pilot would support nonprofits in helping eligible individuals set up accounts offering access to financial services and information on public benefits and health insurance. These accounts would also help with tasks like applying for government benefits and filing taxes, potentially using technology platforms. The HOPE Action Plans pilot would allow nonprofits to enter voluntary agreements with individuals to develop long-term plans focused on improving economic security and upward mobility. This bill was introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. No further action has been taken since its introduction. If passed, the pilot projects would be carried out for a period of years, and the involved departments would be required to report to Congress on their implementation and outcomes.
- Has S. 3484 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 3484. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 3484?
- S. 3484 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 3484?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (12 Mar 2020).
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