Ending child poverty.
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (21 May 2026): Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
What this bill does
H.Res. 1319 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the desire to end child poverty in the United States. It supports establishing a national target for reducing child poverty and calls for policy changes and investments to achieve this goal. The resolution specifically advocates for making permanent the scale of investments seen in 2021 for the Child Tax Credit, which it states significantly reduced child poverty.
The resolution affects children and families by advocating for their access to necessities like nutritious meals, safe housing, and healthcare, regardless of their background or circumstances. It also supports increased federal investment in children's programs, including child care, pre-K, and K-12 education, and encourages states and localities to adopt similar policies.
This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House and does not have the force of law. If passed by the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
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Timeline
21 May 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Common questions
- What does H.Res. 1319 do?
- H.Res. 1319 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives that expresses the desire to end child poverty in the United States. It supports establishing a national target for reducing child poverty and calls for policy changes and investments to achieve this goal. The resolution specifically advocates for making permanent the scale of investments seen in 2021 for the Child Tax Credit, which it states significantly reduced child poverty. The resolution affects children and families by advocating for their access to necessities like nutritious meals, safe housing, and healthcare, regardless of their background or circumstances. It also supports increased federal investment in children's programs, including child care, pre-K, and K-12 education, and encourages states and localities to adopt similar policies. This bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on May 21, 2026, and has been referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. As a resolution, it expresses the opinion of the House and does not have the force of law. If passed by the House, it would then be sent to the Senate for consideration.
- Has H.Res. 1319 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.Res. 1319. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.Res. 1319?
- H.Res. 1319 was sponsored by Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12] (D-MI), with 8 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.Res. 1319?
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (21 May 2026).
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