HOPE Act of 2024
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (25 Sep 2024): Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
What this bill does
The HOPE Act of 2024, introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, proposes to establish pilot projects focused on improving access to social services for low-income individuals. The bill would authorize competitive grants for the creation of "HOPE Accounts Pilot Projects" and "HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects." These projects aim to use technology and streamlined processes to help eligible individuals and families find and enroll in programs for health, nutrition, housing, job training, and tax credits.
These pilot projects would affect individuals who fall below 200% of the federal poverty line, experience food insecurity, or face other economic hardships. The goal is to simplify the application process for various government and nonprofit assistance programs. The bill also includes provisions for developing technology to support these efforts.
S. 5171 was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet received a vote and must pass through various legislative stages, including committee review and floor debate, in both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it could become law.
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Timeline
25 Sep 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Common questions
- What does S. 5171 do?
- The HOPE Act of 2024, introduced by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, proposes to establish pilot projects focused on improving access to social services for low-income individuals. The bill would authorize competitive grants for the creation of "HOPE Accounts Pilot Projects" and "HOPE Action Plans Pilot Projects." These projects aim to use technology and streamlined processes to help eligible individuals and families find and enroll in programs for health, nutrition, housing, job training, and tax credits. These pilot projects would affect individuals who fall below 200% of the federal poverty line, experience food insecurity, or face other economic hardships. The goal is to simplify the application process for various government and nonprofit assistance programs. The bill also includes provisions for developing technology to support these efforts. S. 5171 was introduced in the Senate on September 25, 2024, and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. As it has just been introduced, it has not yet received a vote and must pass through various legislative stages, including committee review and floor debate, in both the Senate and the House of Representatives before it could become law.
- Has S. 5171 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for S. 5171. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored S. 5171?
- S. 5171 was sponsored by Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY] (D-NY), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on S. 5171?
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (25 Sep 2024).
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