HR. 702In Committee
Improving Federal Assistance to Families Act
Directs creation of a state-by-state regional poverty line and requires its use for federal program eligibility when it identifies more households as poor
Plain-English overview
What this bill does
Directs creation of a state-by-state regional poverty line and requires its use for federal program eligibility when it identifies more households as poor
Key points
- Require HHS eligibility determinations
- Direct Census poverty index
- Review ALICE threshold
Current status
Where it stands
Status
In Committee
Latest action
2025-01-23 — Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, and in addition to the Committee on Ways and Means, 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
undefinedCensus and government statisticsEconomic developmentGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigationsInflation and pricesPoverty and welfare assistanceSocial Welfare