Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Social WelfareChild care and developmentChild healthChild safety and welfareElementary and secondary educationFamily servicesFood assistance and reliefHealth care coverage and accessIncome tax creditsNutrition and dietPoverty and welfare assistancePreschool education
Why This Matters
This resolution calls attention to the high rates of child poverty in the United States and urges action to address this issue.
If you care about child welfare, know that over 9.7 million children lived in poverty in 2024, highlighting a pressing need for action.
Who this affects
children living in poverty · minority families · immigrant families
What does this resolution do?
1The resolution states that over 9.7 million children lived in poverty in the U.S. in 2024.
2It highlights that Black, Hispanic, and Native American children face poverty rates three times higher than White children.
3The resolution points out that children in immigrant families often struggle more with poverty due to limited access to support programs.
4It emphasizes that poverty negatively impacts children's health, education, and overall well-being.
5The resolution notes that the U.S. spends only 8.57 percent of its budget on children, which is declining.
