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60th Anniversary of War on Poverty: Assessment and Future Actions

This resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty, highlighting its achievements like food programs, education reforms, and the creation of Medicare/Medicaid. It also acknowledges shortcomings and calls on the government to continue efforts to eliminate poverty by reforming the justice system, ensuring access to education and housing.
Key points
Emphasizes that the War on Poverty led to key support programs like SNAP, Medicare, and Medicaid, which continue to impact millions of citizens' lives.
Points to the need for further government action in combating poverty, including criminal justice reform, ensuring affordable education, and access to housing, which can improve citizens' quality of life.
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Print number: 118_HRES_971
Sponsor: Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12]
Process start date: 2024-01-17