Congress Proposes $1 Billion Yearly for Local Programs to Fight Poverty and Expand Internet Access
Stalled
No legislative action in over 90 days.
Community action agencies have historically served diverse populations in their service areas, and the bill's inclusion of organizations serving migrant and seasonal farm workers as eligible entities suggests continued availability of services for vulnerable immigrant populations. However, eligibility for direct services depends on individual program rules, so the actual impact may vary.
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
No votes have been recorded for this legislation yet.
The article highlights H.R. 3131, a bipartisan bill to modernize the Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) for the first time in 25 years. It notes the bill would expand the program's reach and maintain accountability while countering a proposed federal budget that seeks to eliminate the program.
Reporting on the administration's 'Reductions in Force' (RIFs), the article details how staff cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services target personnel responsible for programs like the Community Services Block Grant, reflecting the administration's goal to phase out the funding.
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Community Services Block Grant Improvement Act of 2025
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