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End Child Poverty Act

12/30/2022, 4:18 AM

Summary of Bill HR 6598

The End Child Poverty Act, also known as Bill 117 hr 6598, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress with the goal of reducing and ultimately eliminating child poverty in the United States. The bill aims to address the root causes of child poverty by implementing a comprehensive set of policies and programs.

Some key provisions of the End Child Poverty Act include increasing access to affordable housing for low-income families, expanding access to high-quality early childhood education and childcare, and providing additional support for families with children living in poverty. The bill also seeks to improve access to healthcare for children, including mental health services and preventative care.

Additionally, the End Child Poverty Act includes measures to increase the minimum wage, expand the Earned Income Tax Credit, and provide additional support for families struggling to make ends meet. The bill also calls for increased funding for programs that support low-income families, such as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. Overall, the End Child Poverty Act is a comprehensive piece of legislation that aims to address the systemic issues that contribute to child poverty in the United States. By implementing a range of policies and programs, the bill seeks to ensure that all children have the opportunity to thrive and succeed, regardless of their economic circumstances.

Congressional Summary of HR 6598

End Child Poverty Act

This bill replaces the earned income tax credit and the child tax credit with a universal child assistance program. The program establishes a set monthly assistance payment for each child of a taxpayer less than 19 years of age.

The bill establishes an Office of Universal Child Assistance in the Social Security Administration for purposes of administering the assistance program.

The bill also allows a $600 refundable tax credit for adult dependents and certain family members.

Current Status of Bill HR 6598

Bill HR 6598 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 3, 2022. Bill HR 6598 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on February 3, 2022.  Bill HR 6598's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. as of February 3, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 6598

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
2
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 6598

Primary Policy Focus

Taxation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 6598

End Child Poverty Act
End Child Poverty Act
To establish a universal child assistance program, and for other purposes.

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