This resolution calls attention to the high rates of child poverty in the United States and urges action to address this issue.
1. The resolution states that over 9.7 million children lived in poverty in the U.S. in 2024. 2. It highlights that Black, Hispanic, and Native American children face poverty rates three times higher than White children. 3. The resolution points out that children in immigrant families often struggle more with poverty due to limited access to support programs. 4. It emphasizes that poverty negatively impacts children's health, education, and overall well-being. 5. The resolution notes that the U.S. spends only 8.57 percent of its budget on children, which is declining.
This resolution affects millions of children living in poverty, especially those from minority and immigrant families.