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PA SB437
PA SB437Providing 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
03/14/2023
In Committee
03/14/2023
03/14/2023
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2024
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)
Vincent Hughes (D)*,
Maria Collett (D),
Jay Costa (D),
Jimmy Dillon (D),
Wayne Fontana (D),
Art Haywood (D),
John Kane (D),
Tim Kearney (D),
Katie Muth (D),
Steve Santarsiero (D),
Judy Schwank (D),
Sharif Street (D),
Tina Tartaglione (D),
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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| Document Type | Source Location | Created |
|---|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/billinfo/bill_history.cfm?syear=2023&sind=0&body=S&type=B&bn=437 | 03/14/2023 |
| BillText | https://www.legis.state.pa.us/cfdocs/legis/PN/Public/btCheck.cfm?txtType=PDF&sessYr=2023&sessInd=0&billBody=S&billTyp=B&billNbr=0437&pn=0416 | 03/14/2023 |
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