Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1319
Ending child poverty.
Refreshed 6 h ago
Introduced 2026-05-21Topic: social services · taxes · educationSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states the House of Representatives' position on child poverty in the United States. It supports setting a national target for reducing child poverty and making the 2021 expanded Child Tax Credit investments permanent. It calls for increasing the share of federal spending on children and supports access to child care, pre-K, Head Start, and public education for all children, including students with disabilities. It also encourages states, territories, and local governments to adopt similar policies. As a resolution, it expresses the House's views and does not create new law or spending.
Sponsors
- Rashida Tlaib Democrat sponsor
- 8 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. | refer |
| 2026-05-21 | Submitted in House | introduce |