Topic

Poverty

Bills 354 First seen 107th Most recent 110th

354 bills on this subject

Filed across 4 Congresses, from the 107th to the 110th, and most in the 109th at 112. A subject is a heading the Library of Congress assigns to a bill, and a bill usually carries several, so these are the bills that touch this subject rather than the bills only about it.

Bills by Congress 107th to 110th
112 bills in the 109th Congress. Showing 1–30, newest first. Every Congress
Bill Title Status Latest action
HCONRES 466 Observing the one year anniversary of the date on which the Gulf Coast region was struck by Hurricane Katrina, acknowledging the significant deficiencies that still exist in the ability of cities in the Gulf Coast region to provide necessary social services and subsistence to their residents or to attract the return of many displaced residents, and reaffirming the commitment of Congress to assist in rebuilding the Gulf Coast region, improving the quality of life for all its residents, and ending poverty in America. Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. July 31, 2006
HCONRES 408 Commending the Government of Canada for its renewed commitment to the Global War on Terror in Afghanistan. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 508. June 29, 2006
HCONRES 317 Requesting the President to issue a proclamation annually calling upon the people of the United States to observe Global Family Day, One Day of Peace and Sharing, and for other purposes. Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. November 13, 2006
HCONRES 282 Expressing the sense of the Congress that the tax give away since 2001 to the wealthiest 5 percent of Americans should be repealed and those monies instead invested in vital programs to relieve the growing burden on the working poor and to alleviate poverty in America. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. October 27, 2005
HCONRES 280 Mourning the horrific loss of life caused by the floods and mudslides that occurred in October 2005 in Central America and Mexico and expressing the sense of Congress that the United States should do everything possible to assist the affected people and communities. Received in the Senate and referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations. December 12, 2005
HCONRES 234 Affirming the obligation and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the 37,162,000 Americans living in poverty and the 15,600,000 of those who live in extreme poverty. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 7, 2005
HCONRES 233 Affirming the obligation and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the 35,900,000 Americans living in poverty and an additional 15,300,000 Americans living in extreme poverty. Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform. September 6, 2005
HCONRES 229 Supporting the goal of the United States establishing a responsible energy policy toward the Gulf of Guinea region in Western Africa that encourages local content development and greater governmental transparency. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1711) July 29, 2005
HCONRES 213 Expressing the sense of Congress concerning the vital role of Medicare in the health care system of our Nation over the last 40 years. Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. July 21, 2005
HCONRES 175 Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Message on Senate action sent to the House. November 17, 2006
HCONRES 172 Affirming the commitment and leadership of the United States to improve the lives of the world's 1.3 billion people living in extreme poverty and conditions of misery. Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. May 26, 2005
HCONRES 60 Acknowledging African descendants of the transatlantic slave trade in all of the Americas with an emphasis on descendants in Latin America and the Caribbean, recognizing the injustices suffered by these African descendants, and recommending that the United States and the international community work to improve the situation of Afro-descendant communities in Latin America and the Caribbean. Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1464-1465) July 12, 2005
HR 6406 To modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, to extend certain trade preference programs, and for other purposes. Pursuant to section 2 of House Resolution 1100, the text of H.R. 6406 as passed by the House, will be appended to the engrossment of the House amendment to the Senate amendment to H.R. 6111. December 8, 2006
HR 6346 To extend certain trade preference programs, to authorize the extension of nondiscriminatory treatment (normal trade relations treatment) to the products of Vietnam, to modify temporarily certain rates of duty and make other technical amendments to the trade laws, and for other purposes. Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1092 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6346 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit. Measure will be considered read. Bill is closed to amendments. December 5, 2006
HR 6301 Tribal Economic Development and Infrastructure Support Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Housing and Community Opportunity. October 18, 2006
HR 6276 To amend the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 to alleviate poverty by encouraging the employment of residents by empowerment zone businesses through the employment of residents in designated areas of pervasive poverty, unemployment, and general distress. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. September 29, 2006
HR 6152 Education for All Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on International Relations. September 21, 2006
HR 6142 To amend the African Growth and Opportunity Act relating to preferential treatment to apparel articles of lesser developed countries, and for other purposes. Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. September 21, 2006
HR 6111 Tax Relief and Health Care Act of 2006 Became Public Law No: 109-432. December 20, 2006
HR 5886 AmeriCare Health Care Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Employer-Employee Relations. September 28, 2006
HR 5731 Living American Wage (LAW) Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Workforce Protections. September 7, 2006
HR 5660 Empowerment Zone and Renewal Community Enhancement Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. June 21, 2006
HR 5652 African Development Foundation Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Africa, Global Human Rights and International Operations. June 21, 2006
HR 4898 Common Sense Budget Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Education Reform. May 1, 2006
HR 4800 POPs, LRTAP POPs, and PIC Implementation Act of 2006 Referred to the Subcommittee on Environment and Hazardous Materials. February 17, 2006
HR 4747 HEART for Women Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. February 17, 2006
HR 4746 Services to Prevent Veterans Homelessness Act Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Opportunity. February 28, 2006
HR 4680 Sri Lanka Tsunami Temporary Economic Relief Act of 2006 Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. February 1, 2006
HR 4600 Poverty Impact Trigger Act of 2005 Referred to the Committee on Rules, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. December 16, 2005
HR 4211 Haiti Economic Recovery Opportunity Act Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. November 2, 2005

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