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Combating Child Poverty: Supporting Families and Investing in the Future

This resolution calls for action to fully address child poverty in the United States. It emphasizes the need for permanent financial support for families, improved access to education and healthcare, and the removal of barriers preventing families from accessing available assistance programs. The goal is to ensure every child has equal opportunities and basic necessities, regardless of background or economic status.
Key points
Support for making permanent the improvements to the Child Tax Credit, which significantly reduced child poverty in 2021.
Increased federal investments in children's programs, including high-quality childcare and early education.
Ensuring all children have access to nutritious meals, safe housing, healthcare, and a clean environment, regardless of their background or status.
Establishing a national child poverty reduction target to build political will for necessary investments and changes.
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Additional Information
Fully addressing child poverty.
Print number: HRES 551
Sponsor: Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12]
Process start date: 2023-06-23