HR. 1428In Committee
Poverty Line Act of 2025
Revises federal poverty guideline calculations by requiring HHS to create regional measures using household costs and making them available for program eligibility determinations
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Revises federal poverty guideline calculations by requiring HHS to create regional measures using household costs and making them available for program eligibility determinations
Key points
- Require regional poverty guidelines
- Prohibit lower baseline guidelines
- Direct public eligibility tool
- Review methodology every four years
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-02-18 — Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Related context
Topics and policy areas
undefinedCongressional oversightGovernment information and archivesInflation and pricesInternet, web applications, social mediaPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial Welfare