Upward Mobility Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (20 May 2026): Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
What this bill does
H.R. 6949, the Upward Mobility Act of 2026, proposes a pilot program allowing up to five states to consolidate federal funds from various antipoverty programs. These consolidated funds would be distributed as "Upward Mobility Grants" to enable states to run pilot projects. The stated purposes include streamlining services, reducing benefit cliffs that discourage work, and promoting upward mobility through improved employment outcomes.
States participating in the pilot would receive grants for five years. The grants would consolidate funds from programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care and Development Block Grant, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and certain housing assistance programs. The bill outlines that states would need to apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and detail how they would achieve antipoverty objectives, reduce "marginal effective tax rates" for participants, and increase employment and earnings.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 6, 2026, and referred to multiple committees, including Ways and Means, Financial Services, Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce. The bill's current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed through the legislative process for debate or voting.
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Timeline
20 May 2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 6949 do?
- H.R. 6949, the Upward Mobility Act of 2026, proposes a pilot program allowing up to five states to consolidate federal funds from various antipoverty programs. These consolidated funds would be distributed as "Upward Mobility Grants" to enable states to run pilot projects. The stated purposes include streamlining services, reducing benefit cliffs that discourage work, and promoting upward mobility through improved employment outcomes. States participating in the pilot would receive grants for five years. The grants would consolidate funds from programs like the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), Child Care and Development Block Grant, Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP), and certain housing assistance programs. The bill outlines that states would need to apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services and detail how they would achieve antipoverty objectives, reduce "marginal effective tax rates" for participants, and increase employment and earnings. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 6, 2026, and referred to multiple committees, including Ways and Means, Financial Services, Agriculture, Education and Workforce, and Energy and Commerce. The bill's current status is "Introduced," meaning it has not yet progressed through the legislative process for debate or voting.
- Has H.R. 6949 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 6949. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 6949?
- H.R. 6949 was sponsored by Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1] (R-UT), with 4 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 6949?
- Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture. (20 May 2026).
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