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Introduced
10/22/2021
10/22/2021
In Committee
12/02/2021
12/02/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To establish the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission, to improve the social safety net and in- crease social mobility by increasing access to resources which address the underlying causes of poverty.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort (CARE) Commission to review all federal means-tested welfare programs. The Commission is tasked with identifying changes in law to streamline functions, increase efficiency, and consolidate or repurpose programs that do not have proven beneficial outcomes. The goal is to structure welfare programs in an integrated manner to provide social workers with tools to assist people holistically, encourage employment and healthy families, and help households maintain incomes above the poverty level without government assistance. The bill also provides for expedited congressional procedures to consider the Commission's recommendations.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Health and Social Services, Labor and Employment, Transportation and Infrastructure
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition, Oversight, and Department Operations. (on 12/02/2021)
Official Document
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bill summary
| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/5688/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5688/BILLS-117hr5688ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr5688/BILLS-117hr5688ih.pdf.pdf |
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