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Social Assistance Reform: Better Support and Path to Self-Sufficiency

This act aims to streamline social assistance programs to work more cohesively and help people achieve financial independence. A special commission will be established to review existing programs, identify opportunities for consolidation or improvement, and propose changes that will help citizens escape poverty and increase their employment opportunities.
Key points
Establishment of the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission to evaluate all federal low-income support programs.
The reform aims to integrate programs, improve access to resources, and help individuals achieve financial independence.
The Commission will identify ways to reduce costs and increase program efficiency, including through private partnerships or delegation to states.
A key focus is eliminating "benefit cliffs" where increased earnings lead to sudden loss of benefits, discouraging work.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_150
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2025-01-03