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Helping HANDS for Families Act
12/21/2024, 9:05 AM
Summary of Bill HR 476
The Helping HANDS for Families Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 476, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to provide support and assistance to families in need.
One of the key provisions of the Helping HANDS for Families Act is the establishment of a new program that would offer financial assistance to low-income families. This program would provide funds to help cover the costs of essential items such as food, housing, and healthcare.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve access to childcare services for working families. This includes increasing funding for childcare subsidies and expanding eligibility criteria to ensure that more families can benefit from these services. The Helping HANDS for Families Act also aims to strengthen support for families with children who have disabilities. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for programs that provide assistance to these families, as well as measures to improve access to healthcare and educational services for children with disabilities. Overall, the Helping HANDS for Families Act is focused on providing much-needed support to families facing financial hardship and other challenges. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many families across the country.
One of the key provisions of the Helping HANDS for Families Act is the establishment of a new program that would offer financial assistance to low-income families. This program would provide funds to help cover the costs of essential items such as food, housing, and healthcare.
Additionally, the bill includes measures to improve access to childcare services for working families. This includes increasing funding for childcare subsidies and expanding eligibility criteria to ensure that more families can benefit from these services. The Helping HANDS for Families Act also aims to strengthen support for families with children who have disabilities. The bill includes provisions to increase funding for programs that provide assistance to these families, as well as measures to improve access to healthcare and educational services for children with disabilities. Overall, the Helping HANDS for Families Act is focused on providing much-needed support to families facing financial hardship and other challenges. If passed, this legislation has the potential to make a positive impact on the lives of many families across the country.
Congressional Summary of HR 476
Helping Households And Neighbors Distribute Services for Families Act or the Helping HANDS for Families Act
This bill allows states and tribes to use funds to provide an online portal to facilitate the provision of community support for families and children under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families grant program.
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Current Status of Bill HR 476
Bill HR 476 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 24, 2023. Bill HR 476 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 24, 2023. Bill HR 476's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Work and Welfare. as of December 17, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 476
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
1Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 476
Primary Policy Focus
FamiliesPotential Impact Areas
- Computers and information technology
- Family services
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 476
Helping HANDS for Families Act
Helping HANDS for Families Act
Helping Households And Neighbors Distribute Services for Families Act
To allow community supports to meet specific needs of families and children through an electronic care portal under the MaryLee Allen Promoting Safe and Stable Families program.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 476
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