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Ending child poverty.

USA119th CongressHRES-1319| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution declares the House of Representatives' commitment to ending child poverty in the United States, advocating for the establishment of a national child poverty reduction target. It emphasizes that every child deserves access to fundamental necessities, including nutritious meals, safe housing, appropriate healthcare, and a clean environment, without discrimination based on race, economic status, health, gender identity, or immigration status. To achieve this, the resolution supports making permanent investments similar to the expanded Child Tax Credit of 2021, which significantly reduced child poverty. It also calls for increased federal spending on children's programs, recognizing the current underinvestment in children. Furthermore, the resolution promotes access to high-quality, affordable learning opportunities , encompassing child care, pre-K, Head Start, and Early Head Start, and guarantees equitable public education from pre-K through 12th grade, with expanded resources for students with disabilities. Finally, the resolution encourages states, territories, and localities to adopt policies aligned with its direction, aiming to create a comprehensive national effort to eradicate child poverty and ensure the well-being of all children.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Submitted in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • May 21, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

Social Welfare

Ending child poverty.

USA119th CongressHRES-1319| House 
| Updated: 5/21/2026
This resolution declares the House of Representatives' commitment to ending child poverty in the United States, advocating for the establishment of a national child poverty reduction target. It emphasizes that every child deserves access to fundamental necessities, including nutritious meals, safe housing, appropriate healthcare, and a clean environment, without discrimination based on race, economic status, health, gender identity, or immigration status. To achieve this, the resolution supports making permanent investments similar to the expanded Child Tax Credit of 2021, which significantly reduced child poverty. It also calls for increased federal spending on children's programs, recognizing the current underinvestment in children. Furthermore, the resolution promotes access to high-quality, affordable learning opportunities , encompassing child care, pre-K, Head Start, and Early Head Start, and guarantees equitable public education from pre-K through 12th grade, with expanded resources for students with disabilities. Finally, the resolution encourages states, territories, and localities to adopt policies aligned with its direction, aiming to create a comprehensive national effort to eradicate child poverty and ensure the well-being of all children.
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Timeline
May 21, 2026
Submitted in House
May 21, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
  • May 21, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • May 21, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Rashida Tlaib

Rashida Tlaib

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (8)
Kelly Morrison (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Social Welfare

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted