Bill Sponsor
Senate Bill 435
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act of 2017
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Feb 16, 2017
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 16, 2017
Latest Action
Feb 16, 2017
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
435
Congress
115
Policy Area
Families
Families
Primary focus of measure is child and family welfare, services, and relationships; marriage and family status; domestic violence and child abuse. Measures concerning public assistance programs or aging may fall under Social Welfare policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Democrat
New Mexico
Senate Votes (0)
House Votes (0)
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Two-Generation Economic Empowerment Act of 2017

This bill establishes the Interagency Council on Multigenerational Poverty to carry out specified objectives and the 2-generation approach, including by providing guidance, and addressing questions pertaining to 2-generation programs and other programs engaging in efforts to break the cycle of multigenerational poverty. The "2-generation approach" means the approach to breaking the cycle of multigenerational poverty by improving family economic security through the implementation of 2-generation pilot programs that create opportunities for, and address the needs of, parents and children together.

The council shall: (1) develop, make available for public comment, and submit to the President and Congress, a national strategic plan to end and prevent multigenerational poverty; (2) ensure that specified information is made available to the public and displayed on the official website of the council, including the strategic plan and certain information on the 2-generation programs; and (3) establish the 2-generation performance partnership pilot program and the 2-generation social impact bonds pilot program.

The Government Accountability Office must study and report on federal block grants under the jurisdiction of council participants to identify barriers and opportunities for collaboration in order to carry out the 2-generation approach.

The Office of Management and Budget shall designate lead agencies for purposes of carrying out the 2-generation programs.

Text (1)
February 16, 2017
Actions (2)
02/16/2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
02/16/2017
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:34:45 PM