HOPE Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (19 Oct 2021): Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
What this bill does
The HOPE Act of 2021, as introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to establish two pilot programs aimed at improving economic security for individuals who meet certain income or other requirements. These projects would involve collaboration between the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development.
The first pilot program, HOPE Accounts, would support eligible government entities in helping individuals open special bank accounts. These accounts would provide access to financial services and information about public benefits and health insurance, and would facilitate activities like applying for government aid and filing taxes. The second pilot program would fund grants allowing government and nonprofit organizations to create long-term plans with eligible individuals to boost their economic stability and upward mobility.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 1, 2021, and has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. Its status is currently "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process.
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Official summary
Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2021 or the HOPE Act of 2021
This bill establishes two 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.
The first project provides awards to certain government entities to assist eligible individuals in establishing HOPE accounts through banks, credit unions, or governmental agencies. HOPE accounts must (1) provide access to specified financial services and information on public benefits, health insurance, and other topics; and (2) facilitate activities such as applying for government benefits and filing taxes. HHS must hold a competition to award contracts to private businesses and nonprofits to develop technology applications and other tools for HOPE accounts.
The second pilot project provides grants that allow government and nonprofit organizations to enter voluntary agreements with eligible individuals to carry out long-term plans related to improving economic security and upward mobility.
Timeline
19 Oct 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 2336 do?
- The HOPE Act of 2021, as introduced in the House of Representatives, proposes to establish two pilot programs aimed at improving economic security for individuals who meet certain income or other requirements. These projects would involve collaboration between the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. The first pilot program, HOPE Accounts, would support eligible government entities in helping individuals open special bank accounts. These accounts would provide access to financial services and information about public benefits and health insurance, and would facilitate activities like applying for government aid and filing taxes. The second pilot program would fund grants allowing government and nonprofit organizations to create long-term plans with eligible individuals to boost their economic stability and upward mobility. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on April 1, 2021, and has been referred to multiple committees for consideration. Its status is currently "Introduced," meaning it has not yet moved through the legislative process.
- Has H.R. 2336 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 2336. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 2336?
- H.R. 2336 was sponsored by Rep. Morelle, Joseph D. [D-NY-25] (D-NY), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 2336?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security. (19 Oct 2021).
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