Ending child poverty.

Key Points

• This resolution asks the House of Representatives to officially state that no child should live in poverty. It suggests setting a national goal to reduce child poverty and calls for more federal spending on programs that help kids.
• The proposal points out that child poverty in the U.S. more than doubled between 2021 and 2024. It notes that nearly 10 million children live in poverty today, often because temporary government help like the expanded Child Tax Credit ended.
• It highlights that children of color and those living in U.S. territories like Puerto Rico face much higher poverty rates. It argues that these children deserve equal access to food, housing, and healthcare regardless of their background or where they live.
• The resolution supports making the 2021 Child Tax Credit permanent and increasing funding for child care and public schools. It also aims to ensure families with disabilities get the extra financial help they need for expensive medical care.

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