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Upward Mobility Act: Consolidating Federal Antipoverty Funds into State Pilot Grants

This Act establishes a pilot program allowing up to five states to merge funds from major federal antipoverty programs, including nutrition, housing, and energy assistance, into a single Upward Mobility Grant. The goal is to simplify benefit delivery and eliminate "benefit cliffs" that discourage work, thereby promoting higher employment and earnings among participants. Citizens in participating states will receive assistance through this streamlined system, subject to new work requirements.
Key points
States can combine funding from programs like SNAP, TANF, housing, and energy assistance into one grant for greater flexibility in service delivery and local customization.
New benefit structures are designed to limit the loss of assistance as earnings increase, ensuring that working more remains financially beneficial (reducing "benefit cliffs").
Work Requirements: Federal work requirements, similar to those in the SNAP program, are applied to all recipients of direct assistance benefits within the pilot project.
Participating states can request waivers from many federal rules regarding eligibility and program operation, excluding those related to civil rights, health, safety, or labor standards.
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Print number: 119_HR_6949
Sponsor: Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1]
Process start date: 2026-01-06
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Upward Mobility Act of 2026

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_6949.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2026-01-06.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • States can combine funding from programs like SNAP, TANF, housing, and energy assistance into one grant for greater flexibility in service delivery and local customization.
  • New benefit structures are designed to limit the loss of assistance as earnings increase, ensuring that working more remains financially beneficial (reducing "benefit cliffs").
  • Work Requirements: Federal work requirements, similar to those in the SNAP program, are applied to all recipients of direct assistance benefits within the pilot project.
  • Participating states can request waivers from many federal rules regarding eligibility and program operation, excluding those related to civil rights, health, safety, or labor standards.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Moore, Blake D. [R-UT-1].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Introduced in House

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-24.

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