Urban Progress Act of 2020

Urban Progress Act of 2020

This bill addresses economic development, employment opportunities, gun violence, and poverty. Among other provisions, the bill

• makes permanent the work opportunity tax credit and increases it for employers who hire ex-felons;
• establishes grants to promote commercial development in underserved communities, to provide career training programs, and to support summer employment opportunities for youth;
• increases Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits when school is not in session for households with minor children;
• increases the child tax credit for low-income taxpayers;
• broadens the categories of prohibited persons who are barred from receiving or possessing firearms;
• requires states to submit mental health and criminal history records to the National Instant Criminal Background Check System;
• prohibits firearm transfers between private parties unless a licensed dealer first conducts a background check;
• requires gun owners to report lost or stolen firearms; and
• prohibits licensed gun dealers from transferring firearms to unlicensed persons prior to background check completion.