Bill > S3583

This bill, the Upward Mobility Act of 2026, establishes a pilot program allowing up to five states to consolidate federal funds from various antipoverty programs, such as those for food assistance (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program or SNAP), temporary cash assistance for families (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families or TANF), child care, home energy, and housing, into "Upward Mobility Grants." These grants will be used by participating states to design and implement projects aimed at reducing poverty by streamlining services, eliminating "benefit cliffs" (situations where a small increase in earnings leads to a disproportionately large loss of benefits), and promoting upward mobility through improved employment and earnings. The program will run for five years, and states will be required to apply to the Secretary of Health and Human Services, detailing how their projects will achieve these goals and including robust evaluation plans. The bill also outlines specific requirements for work participation, data sharing, and program integrity, while ensuring that certain essential protections, like those related to civil rights and health and safety, remain in place.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/3583/all-info