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PA SB437

PA SB437
Providing for the study of intergenerational poverty; establishing the Intergenerational Poverty Tracking System, the Interagency Workgroup on Poverty and Economic Insecurity and the Pennsylvania Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security; providing for a strategic plan and for reports; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Secretary of the Budget.


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Introduced
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024

Introduced Session

2023-2024 Regular Session

Bill Summary

Providing for the study of intergenerational poverty; establishing the Intergenerational Poverty Tracking System, the Interagency Workgroup on Poverty and Economic Insecurity and the Pennsylvania Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security; providing for a strategic plan and for reports; and imposing duties on the Department of Human Services and the Secretary of the Budget.

AI Summary

This bill establishes the Intergenerational Poverty Tracking System to identify high-risk groups and patterns contributing to intergenerational poverty. It also creates the Interagency Workgroup on Poverty and Economic Insecurity to collaborate on addressing the root causes of poverty and developing data-driven policies. Additionally, the bill establishes the Pennsylvania Commission on Poverty Elimination and Economic Security to inform policymaking, support efforts to ensure economic security, and develop a strategic plan to eliminate poverty in the Commonwealth by 2040.

Committee Categories

Health and Social Services

Sponsors (13)

Last Action

Referred to HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES (on 03/14/2023)

Bill Topics

Social Welfare
  • ‐ General Social Welfare
  • ‐ Poverty and Assistance for Low-Income Families

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