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- H.CON.RES.19
H.CON.RES.19: Affirming the sense of Congress regarding the obligation of the United States to improve the lives of the 36,950,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,928,000 of those who live in extreme poverty.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced Jan. 9, 2007
- Latest Major Action April 26, 2007
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
25 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Declares that it is the sense of Congress that: (1) the United States has an obligation to improve the lives of the 36.95 million Americans living in poverty and the 15.928 million of those who live in extreme poverty; and (2) the President should immediately present to Congress a comprehensive plan to eradicate poverty by 2015.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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| Jan. 9, 2007 |
Introduced in the House by Barbara Lee (D-Calif.) |