Child Poverty Reduction Act: Halving Poverty in 10 Years
This act aims to cut child poverty in the United States by half within 10 years. It introduces new ways to measure child poverty and requires regular reports on progress. This will help to better understand the issue and evaluate the effectiveness of government actions.
Key points
Establishes a national goal to reduce child poverty by half in 10 years.
Introduces new, standardized methods for measuring child poverty, including for U.S. territories.
Requires annual reports assessing the impact of federal policies on child poverty.
Creates an online clearinghouse for resources and reports related to child poverty reduction.
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