Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.
Latest action · Jun 30, 2021 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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- IntroducedJun 30, 2021
- Agreed to in HouseNot reached
Summary
This resolution expresses the sense that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family. It also supports action to review and change governmental programs, tax credits, or policies that financially penalize married couples as opposed to unmarried individuals.
Cosponsors
Members who signed on, in the order they did.
Actions 2
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- Jun 30, 2021Introduced in House
- Jun 30, 2021Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 1
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- Jun 30, 2021Introduced in House
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