Bill Sponsor
House Simple Resolution 763
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Expressing support for the development of a national strategic plan to end deep poverty.
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Dec 12, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Dec 12, 2019
Latest Action
Dec 12, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
763
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New York
Democrat
District of Columbia
Democrat
Maryland
Democrat
Pennsylvania
Democrat
Tennessee
House Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

This resolution (1) recognizes the harmful effects of income inequality and poverty; and (2) expresses support for the development of a national strategic plan to end deep poverty, which is defined as an income below half of the federal poverty level. It also acknowledges the role of the federal government and the contributions of science in understanding and generating solutions to address deep poverty.

Text (1)
December 12, 2019
Actions (2)
12/12/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.
12/12/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Oct 28, 2022 1:45:58 AM