Child Poverty Reduction Act: Goal to Cut Poverty by Half in 5 Years.
This Act establishes a national policy goal to cut child poverty in the United States by half within five years. It mandates a new, standardized method for measuring poverty (the Anchored Supplemental Poverty Measure) and requires annual, independent reports analyzing which federal programs effectively help families and children. The goal is to increase transparency and effectiveness in government efforts against poverty, potentially leading to better financial support for struggling families.
Key points
Establishes a national goal to reduce child poverty by 50% within 5 years, focusing also on deep poverty and disparities among racial groups.
Mandates the use of a new, more accurate standard (Anchored Supplemental Poverty Measure) for tracking progress and accountability.
Requires annual, independent reports analyzing the effectiveness of federal policies and programs in reducing child poverty to inform future legislation.
Creates a public online clearinghouse for data and reports related to child poverty reduction strategies.
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