Third Reconstruction: Fully addressing poverty and low wages from the bottom up.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 May 2021): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
What this bill does
H.Res. 438 expresses the sense of Congress that certain policies addressing poverty and low wages should be prioritized. The resolution outlines a series of actions Congress and states and cities should consider, such as updating the poverty measure, raising the minimum wage, expanding unemployment insurance, and ensuring paid family and medical leave for all workers. It also calls for a federal jobs guarantee, safe and quality housing, a right to water, high-quality public education, and quality healthcare for everyone.
The resolution also addresses issues like debt relief, adequate funding for local governments, and protecting voting rights. It commits to eliminating racial inequities, safeguarding rights to assembly and free speech, enacting immigration reform, and ensuring the rights of Native and Indigenous peoples. Further, it promotes transforming the economy to a green renewable energy sector, demilitarizing foreign policy and policing, and implementing fair taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals.
This resolution is a non-binding expression of Congress's views and does not enact any laws or mandate any actions. It was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2021 and has not advanced beyond its initial introduction. Future actions would require it to be considered by a committee and then potentially voted on by the full House.
Plain-English summary generated by Bill100 AI from the official record. Always verify against the source below.
Official summary
This resolution expresses the sense of Congress that legislation and policies that address poverty, low wages, and related issues should be prioritized.
Among other priorities, the resolution commits to
• updating the poverty measure;
• raising the minimum wage;
• expanding unemployment insurance;
• ensuring that all workers receive paid family and medical leave;
• implementing a federal jobs guarantee;
• guaranteeing safe and quality housing, a right to water, high-quality public education, and quality health care for all;
Timeline
25 May 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 438 do?
- H.Res. 438 expresses the sense of Congress that certain policies addressing poverty and low wages should be prioritized. The resolution outlines a series of actions Congress and states and cities should consider, such as updating the poverty measure, raising the minimum wage, expanding unemployment insurance, and ensuring paid family and medical leave for all workers. It also calls for a federal jobs guarantee, safe and quality housing, a right to water, high-quality public education, and quality healthcare for everyone. The resolution also addresses issues like debt relief, adequate funding for local governments, and protecting voting rights. It commits to eliminating racial inequities, safeguarding rights to assembly and free speech, enacting immigration reform, and ensuring the rights of Native and Indigenous peoples. Further, it promotes transforming the economy to a green renewable energy sector, demilitarizing foreign policy and policing, and implementing fair taxes on corporations and wealthy individuals. This resolution is a non-binding expression of Congress's views and does not enact any laws or mandate any actions. It was introduced in the House of Representatives in May 2021 and has not advanced beyond its initial introduction. Future actions would require it to be considered by a committee and then potentially voted on by the full House.
- Has H.Res. 438 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 438. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 438?
- H.Res. 438 was sponsored by Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13] (D-CA), with 45 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 438?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform. (25 May 2021).
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Third Reconstruction: Fully addressing poverty and low wages from the bottom up.
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