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Poverty Area Funding, Workforce Training, and Courthouse Renaming.

This U.S. House of Representatives resolution outlines the procedures for considering three distinct bills. One bill aims to increase funding for areas experiencing persistent poverty, potentially benefiting residents in those regions. Another bill focuses on reauthorizing a program supporting workforce innovation and opportunity, which could help individuals gain new skills and find employment. The third bill involves renaming a federal courthouse in honor of Joseph Woodrow Hatchett.
Key points
Increased funding for high-poverty areas, potentially improving living conditions and access to services.
Reauthorization of a program supporting workforce development and innovation, which could aid in job acquisition and skill enhancement.
Renaming of a federal courthouse in Tallahassee in honor of Joseph Woodrow Hatchett.
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VOTING RESULTS
2022-05-17
53%
For 220
Against 199
Abstain 0
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Adopted
Citizen Poll
No votes cast
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1119
Sponsor: Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Process start date: 2022-05-16
Voting date: 2022-05-17
Meeting no: 2
Voting no: 187
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6531) to provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7309) to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2938) to designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building", and for other purposes.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1119.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-05-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Increased funding for high-poverty areas, potentially improving living conditions and access to services.
  • Reauthorization of a program supporting workforce development and innovation, which could aid in job acquisition and skill enhancement.
  • Renaming of a federal courthouse in Tallahassee in honor of Joseph Woodrow Hatchett.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Adopted.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: voting record

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 220 - 199 (Roll no. 187). (text: CR H5015-5016)

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

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