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HOPE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1181| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2021 or the HOPE Act of 2021 This bill establishes two Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment (HOPE) pilot projects to improve economic security for individuals who meet income or other requirements. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development must collaborate on the projects. The first project provides awards to certain government entities to assist eligible individuals in establishing HOPE accounts through banks, credit unions, or governmental agencies. HOPE accounts must (1) provide access to specified financial services and information on public benefits, health insurance, and other topics; and (2) facilitate activities such as applying for government benefits and filing taxes. HHS must hold a competition to award contracts to private businesses and nonprofits to develop technology applications and other tools for HOPE accounts. The second pilot project provides grants that allow government and nonprofit organizations to enter voluntary agreements with eligible individuals to carry out long-term plans related to improving economic security and upward mobility.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3484
HOPE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1042
HOPE Act
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6129
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3484
    HOPE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1042
    HOPE Act


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6129
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2336: HOPE Act of 2021
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgingBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness investment and capitalComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIncome tax creditsLibraries and archivesNational and community serviceNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local taxationStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelephone and wireless communicationUrban and suburban affairs and development

HOPE Act of 2021

USA117th CongressS-1181| Senate 
| Updated: 4/15/2021
Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment Act of 2021 or the HOPE Act of 2021 This bill establishes two Health, Opportunity, and Personal Empowerment (HOPE) pilot projects to improve economic security for individuals who meet income or other requirements. The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), the Department of Agriculture, and the Department of Housing and Urban Development must collaborate on the projects. The first project provides awards to certain government entities to assist eligible individuals in establishing HOPE accounts through banks, credit unions, or governmental agencies. HOPE accounts must (1) provide access to specified financial services and information on public benefits, health insurance, and other topics; and (2) facilitate activities such as applying for government benefits and filing taxes. HHS must hold a competition to award contracts to private businesses and nonprofits to develop technology applications and other tools for HOPE accounts. The second pilot project provides grants that allow government and nonprofit organizations to enter voluntary agreements with eligible individuals to carry out long-term plans related to improving economic security and upward mobility.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-3484
HOPE Act of 2020

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-1042
HOPE Act
Apr 15, 2021
Introduced in Senate
Apr 15, 2021
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Nov 1, 2022

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6129
Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-3484
    HOPE Act of 2020


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-1042
    HOPE Act


  • April 15, 2021
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 15, 2021
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.


  • November 1, 2022

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6129
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Crime, Terrorism, and Homeland Security.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Social Welfare

Related Bills

  • HR 117-2336: HOPE Act of 2021
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advanced technology and technological innovationsAgingBank accounts, deposits, capitalBusiness investment and capitalComputers and information technologyCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEconomic developmentEmployment and training programsFinancial literacyFood assistance and reliefForeign language and bilingual programsFraud offenses and financial crimesGovernment information and archivesHealth information and medical recordsHealth programs administration and fundingHousing and community development fundingHousing finance and home ownershipIncome tax creditsLibraries and archivesNational and community serviceNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePublic contracts and procurementRight of privacyRural conditions and developmentSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsState and local taxationStudent aid and college costsTax administration and collection, taxpayersTelephone and wireless communicationUrban and suburban affairs and development