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US Congress: Moral Responsibility to End Adult and Child Poverty

This US House of Representatives resolution states that ending adult and child poverty is a moral responsibility of Congress. It highlights the high rates of poverty in the US, particularly among children and minorities, and supports policies aimed at increasing wages, improving benefits, and removing barriers to escaping poverty.
Key points
Acknowledges poverty as a moral and economic issue affecting millions of Americans, including children.
Points out that poverty rates are disproportionately high among children, people of color, and other groups.
Supports policies to increase wages, improve tax credits, and boost assistance programs for families.
Advocates for access to healthcare, paid leave, and removing barriers for individuals with criminal records.
Emphasizes the need for increased government investment in anti-poverty programs.
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Additional Information
Expressing the moral responsibility of the Congress to end adult and child poverty in the United States.
Print number: HRES 67
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-13]
Process start date: 2021-01-28