HOPE Act of 2021
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (15 Apr 2021): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The HOPE Act of 2021, if enacted, would establish two pilot programs focused on improving economic security for individuals who meet certain income or other requirements. One program would involve creating "HOPE accounts" through banks, credit unions, or government agencies. These accounts would offer access to financial services and information on public benefits, health insurance, and help with tasks like applying for benefits and filing taxes. The second program would provide grants to organizations to create long-term plans with eligible individuals to improve their economic security and upward mobility.
These pilot projects would be carried out by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. The "HOPE accounts" would be designed to help individuals manage their finances, access job training, and apply for government assistance. The "HOPE Action Plans" would focus on voluntary agreements to help families achieve goals related to earning, learning, and saving. The bill also authorizes competitive grants to entities implementing these pilot programs.
As of now, S. 1181 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not yet moved through the legislative process beyond its introduction.
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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
15 Apr 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 1181 do?
- The HOPE Act of 2021, if enacted, would establish two pilot programs focused on improving economic security for individuals who meet certain income or other requirements. One program would involve creating "HOPE accounts" through banks, credit unions, or government agencies. These accounts would offer access to financial services and information on public benefits, health insurance, and help with tasks like applying for benefits and filing taxes. The second program would provide grants to organizations to create long-term plans with eligible individuals to improve their economic security and upward mobility. These pilot projects would be carried out by the Departments of Health and Human Services, Agriculture, and Housing and Urban Development. The "HOPE accounts" would be designed to help individuals manage their finances, access job training, and apply for government assistance. The "HOPE Action Plans" would focus on voluntary agreements to help families achieve goals related to earning, learning, and saving. The bill also authorizes competitive grants to entities implementing these pilot programs. As of now, S. 1181 has been introduced in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. It has not yet moved through the legislative process beyond its introduction.
- Has S. 1181 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 1181. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 1181?
- S. 1181 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 1181?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (15 Apr 2021).
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