HR323-118

Introduced

To establish the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission, to improve the social safety net and increase social mobility by increasing access to resources which address the underlying causes of poverty.

118th Congress Introduced Jan 12, 2023

Summary

What This Bill Does

The bill creates purpose The purpose of this Act is to structure means-tested welfare programs so that— welfare programs work in an integrated manner and provide social workers with the tools to assist people holistically, creates definition of means-tested welfare program In this Act, the term means-tested welfare program— means any Federal program that is designed to specifically provide assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income, and establishes People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission There is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission or the CARE Commission. It relies on compliance mandates, grants, appropriations, and definition changes. The main policy areas are Education, Finance, Agriculture, and Science & Space.

Who Benefits and How

Transportation operators and users affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, Educational institutions and students affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens, and Businesses and employers affected by the bill could face lower compliance burdens.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause would take on compliance duties, Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause could face increased risk, and Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill would take on compliance duties.

Key Provisions

  • Creates purpose The purpose of this Act is to structure means-tested welfare programs so that— welfare programs work in an integrated manner and provide social workers with the tools to assist people holistically.
  • Creates definition of means-tested welfare program In this Act, the term means-tested welfare program— means any Federal program that is designed to specifically provide assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income...
  • Establishes People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission There is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission or the CARE Commission...
  • Provides expedited procedures The Commission bill— shall be introduced in the Senate (by request), with any technical changes necessary to carry out the intent of the bill, by the majority leader of the Senate or by a...

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

The bill creates purpose The purpose of this Act is to structure means-tested welfare programs so that— welfare programs work in an integrated manner and provide social workers with the tools to assist people holistically, creates definition of means-tested welfare program In this Act, the term means-tested welfare program— means any Federal program that is designed to specifically provide assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income, and establishes People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission There is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission or the CARE Commission.

Key Policy Areas

Education, Finance, Agriculture, Science & Space

Primary Purpose

The bill creates purpose The purpose of this Act is to structure means-tested welfare programs so that— welfare programs work in an integrated manner and provide social workers with the tools to assist people holistically, creates definition of means-tested welfare program In this Act, the term means-tested welfare program— means any Federal program that is designed to specifically provide assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income, and establishes People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission There is established in the legislative branch a commission to be known as the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission or the CARE Commission.

Policy Domains

Education Finance Agriculture Science & Space

Whole bill

Identified Gains
  • Transportation operators and users affected by the bill
  • Educational institutions and students affected by the bill
  • Businesses and employers affected by the bill
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Businesses and employers affected by the bill:
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Identified Costs
  • Federal, state, or local agencies responsible for implementing the clause
  • Public beneficiaries or protected communities affected by the clause
  • Veterans and VA beneficiaries affected by the bill
  • Tribal governments and members affected by the bill
  • Researchers and scientific institutions affected by the bill
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Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
Jan 12, 2023

Mr. Davidson introduced the following bill; which was referred to …

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Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Education Finance Agriculture Science & Space

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