------------------------------------------------------ POVERTY related term(s) Homeless; Hunger Amendments Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (H.R. 5129), H4943, H4948, H4950 [13MY] ------reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (H.R. 5129), consideration (H. Res. 1097), H4773 [10MY] Families and domestic relations: suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), S3109, S3170 [23JN] Federal aid programs: provide increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty (H.R. 6531), consideration (H. Res. 1119), H5021 [17MY] Foreign policy: condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine (S. Res. 669), S3528 [20JY] Articles and editorials Black Communities Are Last in Line for Disaster Planning in Texas, H4945 [13MY] Five Years After Hurricane Harvey, Many in Houston Are Still Waiting for Help, H4946 [13MY] No More Free Lunch for Some CMS Students Starting Next Year, H5594 [15JN] Bills and resolutions AID: implement policies to end preventable maternal, newborn, and child deaths globally (see H.R. 8057), H5546 [14JN] Appalachian Regional Commission: relocate headquarters to Appalachian region (see S. 5092), S6695 [15NO] Bankruptcy: replace current system, streamline filing process, reduce fees, protect consumers, address racial and gender disparities, and close certain loopholes (see S. 4980), S5225 [28SE] CDC: reauthorize and improve National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program (see S. 4440), S3075 [22JN] (see H.R. 8185), H5822 [22JN] Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: provide guidance regarding coverage of prescription digital therapeutics under Medicaid and State Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 5238), S7101 [12DE] ------provide guidance to States on furnishing behavioral health services and treatment under Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program using telehealth services (see S. 4039), S2091 [7AP] Children and youth: express gratitude for people who operate or support diaper banks and diaper distribution programs in local communities (see H. Res. 1415), H8371 [30SE] China: condemn ``developing nation'' status in World Trade Organization, human rights violations, misinformation relative to poverty, dishonest lending practices, and censorship of free speech (see H. Res. 929), H1124 [15FE] Colleges and universities: establish grant program for certain institutions of higher education to plan and implement projects for economic and community development in economically distressed communities (see H.R. 8688), H7556 [9AU] Corp. for National and Community Service: establish service programs dedicated to digital equity for underserved communities (see H.R. 7161), H3853 [18MR] Dept. of Agriculture: allow infant food combinations and dinners as WIC-eligible foods (see H.R. 9111), H8371 [30SE] ------anniversary of McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (see S. Res. 709), S3309 [14JY] (see H. Res. 1156), H5333 [7JN] ------establish publicly available database of bid solicitations for infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 7603), H4575 [27AP] ------establish statewide community eligibility for certain special assistance payments (see H.R. 9482), H8873 [8DE] ------establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see S. 4257), S2586 [18MY] (see H.R. 7791), H5097 [17MY] ------extend certain waivers under non-congregate summer food service program and extend supply chain waivers through 2024 school year (see H.R. 7373), H4126 [1AP] ------improve program to encourage food donation through protection from liability for persons involved in donation and distribution of food and grocery products to needy individuals (see S. 5329), S9626 [20DE] ------increase reimbursement rate of school meals (see H.R. 6743), H1123 [15FE] ------make publicly available information on infant formula procurement under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see S. 4692), S3804 [1AU] ------permit video or telephone certifications under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 6781), H1130 [18FE] ------prohibit from carrying out certain requirements relative to sexual orientation and gender identity for participation in school meal programs (see H.R. 8206), H5877 [23JN] ------provide meals and meal supplements for children in afterschool care (see H.R. 6357), H8 [10JA] ------reauthorize child nutrition programs (see H.R. 8450), H6922 [20JY] ------require study of time and duration of school lunch periods (see H.R. 6526), H307 [28JA] ------require that State agencies contract with more than one infant formula manufacturer under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (see H.R. 8587), H7405 [28JY] Dept. of Commerce: provide grants to underinvested and underserved communities to promote investment in catalytic local predevelopment projects for resilient climate infrastructure innovation (see H.R. 9651), H9983 [21DE] Dept. of Defense: reduce appropriations (see H.R. 8040), H5486 [13JN] Dept. of Education: allow States to let Federal funds for education of disadvantaged children follow low-income children to accredited or otherwise State-approved schools or supplemental educational services program (see H.R. 6603), H975 [4FE] ------authorize program to recognize higher education institutions that offer outstanding services and programs for foster and homeless youth (see S. 4795), S4479 [7SE] ------award grants to eligible partnerships to increase access to specialized instructional support personnel (see H.R. 7219), H3863 [24MR] ------award grants to States to invest in evidence-based strategies to help college students from diverse backgrounds stay engaged in education and complete degrees (see H.R. 7141), H3827 [17MR] ------establish Early Federal Pell Grant Commitment Program (see S. 4874), S4639 [15SE] ------increase and improve access to Federal Pell Grants, expand Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits to students, and improve financial aid application and understanding of loan processes (see H.R. 6425), H252 [19JA] ------make information on nutrition assistance programs eligibility available to college students (see H.R. 6510), H307 [28JA] ------provide formula grants to States to improve higher education opportunities for foster youth and homeless youth (see S. 3605), S612 [9FE] (see H.R. 6669), H1112 [9FE] ------remove barriers to higher education for homeless and foster youth by improving financial aid process and outreach programs and providing in-State tuition and access to housing resources (see S. 3616), S612 [9FE] (see H.R. 6666), H1112 [9FE] ------simplify Federal student loan repayment process, increase usage of income-based repayment plan, reduce fees, target assistance to low-income borrowers, and limit aggressive debt collection practices (see S. 3953), S1867 [30MR] (see H.R. 7288), H4005 [30MR] ------support preparation and retention of outstanding educators in all fields to ensure bright future for children in under- resourced and under-served communities (see S. 4694), S3804 [1AU] ------update income-based repayment plans and public service loan forgiveness program (see H.R. 7530), H4443 [14AP] Dept. of Energy: establish Weatherization Readiness Program and improve Weatherization Assistance Program (see H.R. 7947), H5233 [3JN] ------improve Weatherization Assistance Program (see S. 3769), S1015 [7MR] Dept. of HHS: allow States greater flexibility to use Children's Health Insurance Program funds to address behavioral health in schools (see S. 3596), S575 [8FE] ------authorize public education campaign to increase oral health literacy and awareness (see S. 5073), S6469 [11OC] ------change certain LIHEAP household income eligibility requirements (see H.R. 8764), H7731 [30AU] ------conduct demonstration program to test providing preferential treatment under Medicare, Medicaid, and Children's Health Insurance Program for certain drugs and biologicals manufactured in U.S. (see S. 3991), S1980 [5AP] (see H.R. 7400), H4190 [5AP] ------designate areas as Health Enterprise Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas (see S. 5293), S7311 [19DE] ------direct Sec. of HHS to provide documents to House of Representatives relative to calculation of certain expenditure limitations applicable to Federal funding of Medicaid in Puerto Rico (see H. Res. 1258), H7169 [26JY] ------establish grant program for community-based maternal mentoring programs (see S. 4761), S3919 [3AU] (see H.R. 8669), H7552 [5AU] ------identify, review, and implement effective interventions in Head Start programs (see H.R. 6509), H307 [28JA] ------increase availability of LIHEAP heating and cooling assistance (see S. 3535), S413 [31JA] (see H.R. 6437), H287 [20JA] ------issue guidance on coverage under Medicaid of certain pelvic health services furnished during postpartum period (see H.R. 8181), H5822 [22JN] ------issue guidance on strategies under Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program to increase mental health and substance use disorder care provider education, training, recruitment, and retention (see S. 5043), S5542 [29SE] ------reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (H.R. 5129), consideration (see H. Res. 1097), H4795 [10MY] Dept. of Homeland Security: disapprove rule entitled ``Public Charge Ground of Inadmissibility'' (see S.J. Res. 64), S6668 [14NO] (see H.J. Res. 97), H8065 [21SE] Dept. of HUD: carry out rent stabilization program to provide short-term financial assistance to extremely low-income families at risk of eviction (see H.R. 8327), H5945 [11JY] ------collect and make publicly available data on properties receiving allocation of credit under low-income housing tax credit (see S. 4737), S3861 [2AU] ------establish grant program to address crises in accessing affordable housing and child care through co-location of housing and child care (see H.R. 9375), H8707 [1DE] ------establish Housing Stabilization Fund to provide emergency housing assistance to extremely low-income renters and homeowners (see H.R. 6453), H288 [20JA] ------establish new units of public housing and private market affordable housing and provide grants to combat gentrification and neighborhood destabilization (see H.R. 7191), H3858 [21MR] ------increase number of landlords participating in Housing Choice Voucher program (see H.R. 6880), H1207 [1MR] ------increase percentage of authorized units that public housing agency may use for project-based assistance (see H.R. 8539), H7255 [27JY] ------increase supply of, and lower rents for, affordable housing and assess calculations of area median income for purposes of Federal low-income housing assistance (see S. 4534), S3308 [14JY] (see H.R. 7739), H4919 [12MY] ------inspect certain low-income housing developments to ensure compliance with housing quality and safety standards (see H.R. 6740), H1123 [15FE] ------inspect certain public housing developments to ensure compliance with housing quality and safety standards (see H.R. 6640), H1073 [8FE] ------modernize formulas for allocation of Community Development Block Grant Program grants for entitlement communities to more effectively target such amounts for community development needs (see H.R. 7868), H5214 [24MY] ------prohibit discrimination in rental of dwelling units based on use of Section 8 housing vouchers (see H.R. 6556), H330 [1FE] ------protect veterans and low-income families from housing discrimination based on source of income, veterans status, or military status (see S. 4485), S3160 [23JN] (see H.R. 8213), H5877 [23JN] ------provide for rental assistance for homeless or at-risk Indian veterans (see S. 5140), S6857 [29NO] ------provide funding to affordable housing owners for resident supportive services (see H.R. 6602), H975 [4FE] ------require Community Development Block Grant Program recipients to develop strategy to support inclusive zoning policies and allow for credit to support housing affordability (see S. 5223), S7070 [8DE] (see H.R. 9466), H8873 [8DE] Dept. of Justice: permit Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) Program grants to be used for purpose of increasing compensation and hiring of law enforcement officers (see S. 4287), S2620 [19MY] (see H.R. 6375), H77 [12JA] Dept. of Labor: establish task force on child and family economic security and stability for economic growth (see H.R. 9323), H8541 [16NO] Dept. of the Treasury: establish CDFI National Crisis Fund (see S. 4165), S2381 [9MY] ------include resources for non-English speaking individuals in technical assistance provided by Community Development Financial Institutions Fund (see H.R. 9266), H8428 [3NO] Dept. of Transportation: establish Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (see S. 3649), S706 [15FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Office of Food Security (see H.R. 8888), H7964 [19SE] ------expand eligibility for homeless veterans benefits to all veterans and authorize funding for certain homeless prevention programs (see H.R. 7807), H5097 [17MY] ------expand eligibility for supportive services for very low- income veteran families to include former members of Armed Forces Reserve components (see S. 5337), S9778 [21DE] ------expand eligibility of disabled veterans to receive Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits (see H.R. 7272), H3970 [29MR] ------make permanent authority to provide financial assistance for supportive services for very low-income veteran families in permanent housing (see S. 4958), S5052 [27SE] (see H.R. 7753), H4919 [12MY] ------modify eligibility requirements for entities that provide case management services to homeless veterans (see H.R. 6677), H1112 [9FE] Depts. of Agriculture and HUD: submit reports to Congress regarding dwelling units in assisted housing that fail property inspections (see H.R. 8476), H7066 [21JY] District of Columbia: modernize rules and procedures for jury service and adjust compensation rates for criminal justice investigators and attorneys representing indigent defenders (see H.R. 6747), H1123 [15FE] Economic Development Administration: establish competitive grant program to provide assistance to support small businesses and business district revitalization in low-income, rural, and minority communities (see H.R. 7451), H4431 [7AP] Education: express support for whole child approach to education and recognize role of parents, educators, and community members in providing whole child approach to education for each student (see H. Res. 1162), H5446 [9JN] EPA: establish pilot program for hyperlocal air quality monitoring projects in environmental justice communities (see H.R. 6759), H1129 [18FE] Families and domestic relations: establish programs to improve family economic security by breaking cycle of multigenerational poverty (see S. 3918), S1774 [24MR] ------invest in real pro-life policies that support American families (see H.R. 8862), H7881 [15SE] ------suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (see S. 4261), S2620 [19MY] (see H.R. 7808), H5097 [17MY] FCC: establish vetting process for prospective applicants for high-cost Universal Service Program funding (see S. 4126), S2275 [3MY] Federal aid programs: affirm commitment to protect and expand Social Security and SSI programs (see S. Res. 819), S5543 [29SE] ------allow coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to be used for low-income housing credit projects (see S. 4181), S2449 [11MY] ------increase aggregate limitation on grants to low-income taxpayer clinics (see H.R. 9677), H10055 [22DE] ------permit State and local fiscal recovery funds to be loaned for low-income housing tax credit projects (see H.R. 7078), H3742 [15MR] ------prohibit use of coronavirus relief funds by any State or political subdivision to implement guaranteed basic income program for individuals or households (see H.R. 6554), H330 [1FE] ------provide increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty (see S. 3552), S442 [1FE] (see H.R. 6531), H329 [1FE] ------provide increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty (H.R. 6531), consideration (see H. Res. 1119), H5008 [16MY] FEMA: authorize equity steering group and advisor, improve data collection, apply equity criteria to policies and programs, and permit counties to seek emergency and disaster declarations in certain circumstances (see S. 4159), S2358 [5MY] (see H.R. 7668), H4721 [6MY] Financial institutions: ensure that well-capitalized banks can accept custodial deposits without facing additional requirements or heightened scrutiny so that such banks may more readily make loans in their community (see S. 3562), S497 [2FE] ------permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas (see S. 4879), S4821 [19SE] (see H.R. 7003), H1374 [8MR] Foreign policy: address greatest national security challenges and outline new framework for foreign policy (see H. Res. 877), H252 [19JA] ------condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine (see S. Res. 669), S2893 [9JN] (see H. Res. 922), H1114 [9FE] GAO: conduct study to identify barriers to reducing homelessness by providing housing assistance under Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs (see H.R. 7123), H3826 [17MR] Government regulations: require analyses of impact of Government rules, programs, and policies on poverty and racial inequity, including racial wealth gap (see H.R. 9223), H8409 [21OC] Haiti: acknowledge as first free Black nation in Americas and recognize history with France and how aftermath of their freedom is directly related to their impoverished state today (see H. Res. 1375), H8010 [20SE] Health: adopt Federal 21st-century global health solidarity strategy and take actions to address past and ongoing harms that undermine health and well-being of people around the world (see H. Res. 1373), H8010 [20SE] ------improve health of minority individuals (see S. 4486), S3160 [23JN] ------prohibit consideration of coronavirus vaccination status in determining eligibility for organ donation or transplantation and in providing services to Medicare or Medicaid beneficiaries (see S. 3985), S1910 [31MR] Health care professionals: provide additional support for primary care providers in rural and underserved areas through accredited continuing medical education and clinical support (see H.R. 7383), H4152 [4AP] Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (see H.R. 8876), H7964 [19SE] ------reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (H.R. 8876), consideration (see H. Res. 1499), H8673 [30NO] Housing: address homelessness and affordable housing crises (see S. 3788), S1059 [8MR] (see H.R. 6989), H1373 [8MR] Immigration: appoint counsel to children and vulnerable individuals, provide legal orientation programs to detainees, and identify number of persons represented by counsel and receiving legal orientation presentations (see H.R. 9304), H8507 [15NO] Insurance: prohibit group health plans, group or individual health insurance issuers, State Medicaid or child health plans, and TRICARE from applying deductible to outpatient pediatric services (see H.R. 8792), H7741 [9SE] LIHEAP: make supplemental appropriations (see H.R. 8639), H7544 [2AU] Malnutrition Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 788), S4913 [21SE] (see H. Con. Res. 106), H8010 [20SE] Medicaid: allow States more flexibility relative to using contractors to make eligibility determinations on behalf of State plans (see H.R. 9359), H8647 [29NO] ------apply asset verification program to all applicants for, and recipients of, medical assistance in all States and territories (see S. 3917), S1774 [24MR] ------establish demonstration project testing whole child health models (see S. 5011), S5541 [29SE] (see H.R. 9037), H8314 [29SE] ------expand availability of mental, emotional, and behavioral health services (see S. 4498), S3160 [23JN] (see S. 4747), S3862 [2AU] (see H.R. 7236), H3894 [28MR] ------implement minimum work requirement for able-bodied adults (see H.R. 8014), H5445 [9JN] ------improve outcomes for beneficiaries with major depressive disorder or other mental health conditions (see S. 4633), S3743 [27JY] ------make certain information available on public website relative to preventing abuse and neglect of individuals with intellectual disabilities at intermediate care facilities (see S. 4593), S3611 [21JY] (see H.R. 8468), H7066 [21JY] ------make permanent State plan amendment option to provide medical assistance for certain patients in mental institutions (see H.R. 7378), H4152 [4AP] ------provide clarification relative to liability of third party payers for medical assistance (see H.R. 6622), H1012 [7FE] ------provide coverage for services provided by doulas and midwives (see S. 4100), S2189 [27AP] (see H.R. 7475), H4432 [7AP] ------provide for requirements for health screenings and referrals for certain juveniles in public institutions and require guidance to improve delivery of health care services in schools (see H.R. 7233), H3894 [28MR] ------provide higher Federal matching rate for increased expenditures for maternal health care services (see H.R. 6612), H976 [4FE] ------provide payment for patient navigator services (see H.R. 9285), H8441 [10NO] ------repeal requirement that States establish Medicaid Estate Recovery Program and limit circumstances in which State may place lien on Medicaid beneficiary's property (see H.R. 6698), H1113 [9FE] ------require coverage for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for certain individuals and expand coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use (see H.R. 9336), H8587 [17NO] Medicare: establish Medicare for America program to provide comprehensive health insurance coverage for all U.S. citizens (see H.R. 9655), H9983 [21DE] ------make premium and cost-sharing subsidies available to low- income part D beneficiaries residing in Puerto Rico or other U.S. territories (see S. 3778), S1059 [8MR] Medicare/Medicaid: establish Dual Eligible Quality Care Fund to provide grants to State Medicaid programs to improve their capacity to ensure provision of quality integrated care for dual eligible beneficiaries (see S. 3630), S647 [10FE] ------establish optional State-administered program to provide fully integrated, comprehensive, coordinated care for full- benefit dual eligible individuals (see S. 4635), S3743 [27JY] ------improve access to Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (see S. 3626), S646 [10FE] (see H.R. 6770), H1130 [18FE] (see H.R. 9209), H8408 [21OC] ------increase access to services provided by advanced practice registered nurses (see S. 5212), S7070 [8DE] (see H.R. 8812), H7783 [13SE] ------modify skilled nursing facility training lockout penalties to allow certain facilities to continue certified nurse assistant training (see S. 4381), S2910 [13JN] (see H.R. 8805), H7783 [13SE] ------prohibit any conditions of participation that include vaccine or drug mandate (see H.R. 6414), H216 [18JA] ------provide coverage of prescription digital therapeutics for treatment of mental health and substance use disorders (see S. 3791), S1118 [10MR] (see H.R. 7051), H1423 [9MR] ------provide for coverage of services furnished by freestanding emergency centers (see H.R. 8597), H7537 [29JY] ------provide States with resources to support efforts to integrate or coordinate Medicare and Medicaid benefits for individuals eligible for both programs (see S. 4273), S2620 [19MY] ------require States to develop strategy to integrate and coordinate Medicaid and Medicare coverage for full-benefit dual eligible individuals (see S. 4264), S2620 [19MY] Millennium Challenge Corp.: modify requirements for candidate countries (see H.R. 8463), H7065 [21JY] National Advisory Council on Unpaid Meal Debt in Child Nutrition Programs: establish (see H.R. 8509), H7169 [26JY] National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: observance (see S. Res. 853), S6905 [30NO] NIH: authorize funding for Implementing a Maternal Health and Pregnancy Outcomes Vision for Everyone (IMPROVE) Initiative (see H.R. 7565), H4453 [21AP] Older Americans Act: recognize Senior Nutrition Program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, isolation, and improving quality of life for elderly (see S. Res. 550), S1254 [17MR] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: repeal (see H.R. 6515), H307 [28JA] Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent Act: remove sunset provision (see H.R. 9113), H8371 [30SE] Public welfare programs: provide certain benefits to noncitizens (see S. 4311), S2708 [25MY] Racial relations: declare racism as public health crisis (see S. Res. 875), S9626 [20DE] Schools: reduce stigma associated with unpaid school meal fees and require mandatory certification for certain students (see S. 4602), S3639 [25JY] (see H.R. 8477), H7066 [21JY] Social Security: improve maternal health coverage under Medicaid and Children's Health Insurance Program (see S. 5015), S5541 [29SE] SSA: establish Office of Universal Child Assistance (see H.R. 6598), H947 [3FE] SSI: update resource limit for eligibility (see S. 4102), S2219 [28AP] Taxation: clarify treatment of locum tenens physicians and advanced care practitioners as independent contractors to help alleviate physician shortages, including in underserved areas (see H.R. 7881), H5218 [27MY] ------establish tax-preferred Lifelong Learning and Training Account programs that provide Federal matching funds for contributions by low- and moderate-income workers or their employers (see S. 4023), S2091 [7AP] ------exclude from gross income basic needs allowance of Armed Forces members (see H.R. 9275), H8428 [3NO] ------increase low-income housing credit for rehabilitation expenditures for buildings achieving enhanced energy performance (see S. 4422), S3003 [16JN] ------provide deduction for certain charity care provided by physicians (see H.R. 7831), H5174 [18MY] (see H.R. 8984), H8119 [26SE] ------qualify homeless youth and veterans who are full-time students for low-income housing tax credit (see S. 5108), S6740 [16NO] (see H.R. 9313), H8541 [16NO] ------require fairness and diversity in opportunity zone investment and require minimum investment in controlled- environment agriculture (see H.R. 9338), H8587 [17NO] ------temporarily expand low-income housing tax credit for healthcare-oriented housing (see H.R. 7990), H5409 [8JN] Essays State of the Union: Samuel Leggett, S1150 [14MR] Excerpts Medicaid provisions in consolidated appropriations legislation, H10525 [23DE] Letters Access to Baby Formula Act: several organizations, H5155 [18MY] Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act: C. Lee Clark, Roanoke, VA, Rescue Mission Ministries, H4941 [13MY] ------Jeannie Chaffin, National Association for State Community Services Programs, H4936 [13MY] ------Matthew Chase, National Association of Counties, H4935 [13MY] ------Melissa Blanar, Orleans County, NY, Office for the Aging, H4941 [13MY] ------National Community Action Foundation, H4933 [13MY] ------Roanoke, VA, City Council, H4942 [13MY] ------Ron D. Boyd, Roanoke, VA, Local Office on Aging, H4941 [13MY] Dept. of Agriculture Thrifty Food Plan update: Edda Emmanuelli Perez, GAO, S4034-S4036 [4AU], E826-E828 [5AU] Lists Votes recorded by proxy on Bonamici amendment to H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4952, H4953 [13MY] Votes recorded by proxy on Gottheimer amendment to H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4954 [13MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1097, consideration of H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4774 [10MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1119, consideration of H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, H5023 [17MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.R. 8876, Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program reauthorization, H8660 [30NO] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 4693, Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act, H4560 [27AP] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4956 [13MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, H4841 [11MY], H5138 [18MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 7791, Access to Baby Formula Act, H5164 [18MY] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 8463, Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act, H8279 [29SE] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 8876, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program reauthorization, H8721 [2DE] Votes recorded by proxy on H.R. 8888, Food Security for All Veterans Act, H8277 [29SE] Votes recorded by proxy on Herrell motion to recommit H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, H5138 [18MY] Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1097, consideration of H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4773 [10MY] Votes recorded by proxy on previous question to H. Res. 1119, consideration of H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, H5022 [17MY] Votes recorded by proxy on S. 3115, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER 2.0) Act, H8703 [1DE] Votes recorded by proxy on Walberg motion to recommit H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4955 [13MY] Motions Dept. of HHS: reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (H.R. 5129), H4954 [13MY] Federal aid programs: provide increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty (H.R. 6531), H5089 [17MY] Notices Estimated budget effects of H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act, H5973 [12JY] Remarks in House AID: tribute to Food for Peace program, H8512 [16NO] American Rescue Plan Act: anniversary, H3719 [15MR], H3754 [16MR], H3815 [17MR] CDC: carry out Social Determinants of Health Program (H.R. 379), H1319 [7MR] Children and youth: address child poverty, H5603, H5604 [15JN] Congress: legislative priorities, H8051 [21SE] Convoy of Hope (organization): tribute, E1200 [1DE] Crime: address nationwide increase in violent crime, H969 [4FE] Democratic Party: national agenda, H247-H249 [19JA], H966-H971 [4FE], H1071 [8FE], H6675-H6677 [15JY], H8060 [21SE] Dept. of Agriculture: anniversary of McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program (H. Res. 1156), H9719-H9723 [13DE], E872 [23AU], E1278 [14DE] ------anniversary of McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program funding (H. Res. 1156), H5836 [23JN], H5882 [24JN] ------create universal school meal program, H5491 [14JN] ------establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (H.R. 7791), H5152-H5158 [18MY] ------improve efficiency of Summer Food Service Program (H.R. 783), H7419 [29JY] ------improve program to encourage food donation through protection from liability for persons involved in donation and distribution of food and grocery products to needy individuals (S. 5329), H9958, H9959 [21DE] ------require schools participating in school meal programs to provide free meals to all children, incentivize local food procurement, improve reimbursements, and assist food purchases during summer (H.R. 3115), H5593-H5598 [15JN], H5840 [23JN] ------Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program funding, H4429 [7AP] ------Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program reform, H4802 [11MY] Dept. of Defense: collect data on food insecurity among servicemembers, H6330 [13JY] Dept. of Energy: establish program to provide assistance for low-income solar projects, H825 [2FE], H5324 [7JN] Dept. of HHS: anniversary of Head Start Program, E531 [18MY], E582 [7JN] ------base Community Services Block Grant Program allocations on most recent census poverty data, H4942 [13MY] ------ensure States and other eligible entities can utilize Community Services Block Grant Program funds to address behavioral health needs, H4944 [13MY] ------include addressing health inequities in Community Services Block Grant Program poverty reduction strategies, H4944 [13MY] ------include support of veterans, particularly homeless veterans, as allowable purpose for States to use Community Services Block Grant Program funding, H4950, H4951 [13MY] ------prohibit increase in Federal poverty line used to determine eligibility of Community Services Block Grant Program recipients, H4948-H4950 [13MY] ------reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (H.R. 5129), H4146 [4AP], H4875 [12MY], H4925-H4956 [13MY], E505 [16MY] ------reauthorize and modernize Community Services Block Grant Program (H.R. 5129), consideration (H. Res. 1097), H4764-H4774 [10MY] ------require States to provide warning notice to communities about potential scammers or fraudulent activity relative to Community Services Block Grant Program, H4944 [13MY] ------strengthen efforts to address nutrition and food insecurity through Community Services Block Grant Program, E505 [16MY] ------study relationship between coronavirus and rates of morbidity and mortality from heart disease in at-risk communities, H7188, H7189 [27JY] Dept. of HUD: McKinney-Vento Homeless Assistance Grant Program funding, E769 [21JY] ------prohibit climate resilience funding in public housing developments, H6848 [19JY] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: establish Office of Food Security (H.R. 8888), H8181-H8184 [28SE] District of Columbia: modernize rules and procedures for jury service and adjust compensation rates for criminal justice investigators and attorneys representing indigent defenders (H.R. 6747), E150 [15FE] Drugs: lower out of pocket spending, protect access to new cures and medications, strengthen transparency, and encourage competition (H.R. 19), H4035-H4038, H4043 [31MR], H7681, H7686 [12AU], E362 [6AP] ------make marijuana legal at Federal level, incentivize States to change marijuana laws that disproportionately impact minority communities, and allow retroactive review of marijuana sentences, H4095 [1AP] Economic Development Administration: establish RECOMPETE grant program to empower persistently distressed communities to develop, implement, and carry out economic development strategies and create jobs, H966 [4FE] Economy: address economic inequity driven by decades of racial and gender discrimination and exclusion, H5639-H5642 [16JN] Education: expand educational choices for disabled and establish scholarship program for military children (H.R. 5959), H4923 [13MY] Fairfax, VA: anniversary of Lamb Center homeless shelter, E1346 [22DE] Families and domestic relations: importance of traditional nuclear family structure and impact of public welfare programs on family breakdown and moral decline, H5406 [8JN], H5484 [13JN] Favre, Brett: allegations regarding reallocation of State welfare money to pay for University of Southern Mississippi volleyball facility, H8122 [28SE] FCC: provide reports for enrollment in Lifeline program (H.R. 4275), H8471, H8472 [14NO], H8566 [17NO], E1160 [17NO] Federal aid programs: provide increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty (H.R. 6531), H4761-H4763 [10MY], H4956 [13MY], H5087- H5089 [17MY] ------provide increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty (H.R. 6531), consideration (H. Res. 1119), H5015-H5023 [17MY] ------revise income and poverty levels used in determining eligibility for receipt of Federal means-tested benefits, H4570 [27AP] FEMA: authorize equity steering group and advisor, improve data collection, apply equity criteria to policies and programs, and permit counties to seek emergency and disaster declarations in certain circumstances, E734 [14JY] Financial institutions: permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas, E646 [21JN] First Focus Campaign for Children Inc.: tribute to Children's Week, H5603, H5604 [15JN] Foreign policy: condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine (H. Res. 922), H4581 [28AP], H8629-H8631 [29NO], H8696 [1DE] FTC: establish Office of Fair Lending Testing to test for compliance with laws prohibiting credit discrimination, strengthen such laws, and provide criminal penalties for violations of such laws, H5568 [15JN], H5815 [22JN] GAO: conduct study to identify barriers to reducing homelessness by providing housing assistance under Public Housing and Housing Choice Voucher programs, H5571 [15JN] Green New Deal: address climate change, invest in infrastructure, reduce greenhouse gases and agricultural and hazardous waste, convert to clean energy, create jobs, and protect vulnerable communities, H3977 [30MR], H4021 [31MR] GSA: transfer certain surplus computers and technology equipment to nonprofit computer refurbishers for repair and distribution (H.R. 3544), H5960, H5961 [12JY] HANAC, Inc.: anniversary, E1076 [25OC] Health: address racial disparities in receiving health care in communities of color, H1317-H1322 [7MR] ------improve diversity in clinical trials and data collection for coronavirus and future public health threats to address social determinants of health, H5320 [7JN] ------use of technology to improve services and reduce costs of health care, H248 [19JA], H967 [4FE] Health care professionals: provide support for primary care providers in rural and underserved areas, H8123 [28SE] Health Resources and Services Administration: reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (H.R. 8876), H8713-H8721 [2DE], H9687 [12DE] ------reauthorize Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program (H.R. 8876), consideration (H. Res. 1499), H8652-H8660 [30NO] Healthy Savannah, Inc.: CDC REACH Lark Galloway-Gilliam Award for Advancing Health Equity Challenge recipient, H8515 [16NO] Housing: address affordable housing crisis, H7262 [28JY], H7571 [12AU], H8555 [17NO] ------support affordable housing programs, H20 [11JA] Hunger: advance targeted and evidence-based interventions for prevention and treatment of global malnutrition and improve coordination of such programs (H.R. 4693), H4547-H4550 [27AP] Immigration: impact on U.S. workforce and wages, H968 [4FE] Jefferson-Clarion Head Start, Inc.: anniversary of Jefferson- Clarion Head Start program, H6868 [19JY] Joliet, IL: Housing Authority of Joliet funding, H3715 [15MR] Let's Build Beds (organization): tribute, H8505 [15NO] LIHEAP: funding, H20 [11JA] Medicaid: funding, H10522 [23DE] ------require coverage for annual lung cancer screening with no cost sharing for certain individuals and expand coverage of counseling and pharmacotherapy for cessation of tobacco use (H.R. 9336), H8677 [1DE] Medicare/Medicaid: improve treatment of U.S. territories (H.R. 3434), H7076 [26JY] ------lower prescription drug prices, H4518 [27AP] Millennium Challenge Corp.: modify requirements for candidate countries (H.R. 8463), H8198-H8200 [28SE] Mississippi Move (organization): tribute, E874 [23AU] National Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) Week: observance, E987 [28SE] National objectives: support livable wage and expanded welfare benefits, provide quality healthcare and education, and institute political and economic reforms to address systemic poverty (H. Res. 438), H9858 [15DE] New Orleans, LA: reopening of United Way of Southeast Louisiana J. Wayne Leonard Prosperity Center, E1273 [13DE] P.F. Bresee Foundation: anniversary, E1047 [14OC] Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act: impact of Medicaid expansion, H8227 [29SE] Pinellas County, FL: anniversary of Juvenile Welfare Board, E405 [26AP] Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent Act: remove sunset provision (S. 3115), H8622-H8625 [29NO] Proteus, Inc.: anniversary, E894 [2SE] San Antonio, TX: anniversary of University Health CareLink financial assistance program, E278 [17MR] Servicios de La Raza (organization): Mexican Secretariat of Foreign Affairs Ohtli Award recipient, E751 [19JY] Sewa Diwali (organization): tribute, H997 [7FE] Taxation: earned income tax credit marriage penalty, H251 [19JA] ------increase energy credit for solar facilities placed in service with low-income communities, H7664, H7701 [12AU] Telecommunications: impact of expansion of affordable high-speed Internet, H4809 [11MY] Urban Upbound (nonprofit organization): anniversary, E1072 [21OC] Women: end preventable maternal mortality and severe maternal morbidity and close disparities in maternal health outcomes (H.R. 959), H8735 [5DE], E378 [11AP] Remarks in Senate Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: impact of Children's Health Insurance Program, S2356 [5MY] Children and youth: reduce child poverty (S. 643), S2580 [18MY] Democratic Party: national agenda, S4503-S4508 [8SE] Dept. of Agriculture: establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (H.R. 7791), S2605, S2626, S2627 [19MY], S2638 [24MY], S3063 [22JN] ------establish waiver authority to address emergencies and supply chain disruptions for access to infant formula under Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) (S. 4257), S2590 [18MY] ------improve program to encourage food donation through protection from liability for persons involved in donation and distribution of food and grocery products to needy individuals (S. 5329), S9613 [20DE] Dept. of Energy: improve Weatherization Assistance Program (S. 3769), S1018 [7MR], S1045 [8MR] Dept. of HHS: designate areas as Health Enterprise Zones to reduce health disparities and improve health outcomes in such areas (S. 5293), S7312 [19DE] ------provide tax credits for health care coverage to low-income adults in States that have not expanded Medicaid, S4190, S4191 [6AU] Dept. of HUD: make housing more affordable, S3670 [26JY] Dept. of Transportation: establish Advisory Committee on Transportation Equity (S. 3649), S708 [15FE] Dept. of Veterans Affairs: modify eligibility of veterans for treatment as low-income families for purposes of enrollment in patient enrollment system and guarantee health care benefits for veterans enrolled in such system, S2849 [8JN] Economy: address unequal distribution of wealth and income, S2031 [6AP], S3253 [13JY] ------address unequal distribution of wealth and income and growing threat of oligarchy in U.S., S735-S738 [16FE], S1278 [22MR], S1922 [4AP] Families and domestic relations: establish programs to improve family economic security by breaking cycle of multigenerational poverty (S. 3918), S1776 [24MR] ------suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), S2609, S2628, S2629, S2630 [19MY], S3061-S3064 [22JN], S3108 [23JN] ------suspend duties and other restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), unanimous-consent request, S3062-S3064 [22JN] ------suspend duties and restrictions on importation of infant formula to address shortage in U.S. and allow WIC program recipients to purchase formula from any producer (S. 4261), unanimous-consent request, S2610 [19MY] Federal aid programs: allow coronavirus State and local fiscal recovery funds to be used for low-income housing credit projects (S. 4181), S3671 [26JY] Financial institutions: permit credit unions to serve certain underserved areas (S. 4879), S4823 [19SE] Foreign policy: condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine (S. Res. 669), S3528 [20JY] Housing: address affordable housing crisis, S603 [9FE] ------address homelessness and affordable housing crises (S. 3788), S1062 [8MR] Hunger: advance targeted and evidence-based interventions for prevention and treatment of global malnutrition and improve coordination of such programs (H.R. 4693), S4876 [20SE] Medicare/Medicaid: lower prescription drug prices, S5133 [28SE] ------provide for coverage of dental and oral health, vision, and hearing care, S4177 [6AU] National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month: observance (S. Res. 853), S6911 [30NO] Older Americans Act: recognize Senior Nutrition Program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, isolation, and improving quality of life for elderly (S. Res. 550), S1715 [22MR] Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent Act: remove sunset provision (S. 3115), S4164 [6AU] Rapid City, SD: anniversary of Cornerstone Rescue Mission, S2213 [28AP] United Jewish Federation of Utah: anniversary of Jewish Family Service, S7027 [7DE] Reports filed Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) (H.R. 5129) (H. Rept. 117-311), H4721 [6MY] Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (H.R. 3544) (S. Rept. 117-224), S6962 [5DE] Condemn Use of Hunger as Weapon of War and Recognize Effect of Conflict on Global Food Security and Famine: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (S. Res. 669), S3200 [11JY] Consideration of H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1097) (H. Rept. 117-320), H4795 [10MY] Consideration of H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1119) (H. Rept. 117-325), H5008 [16MY] Consideration of H.R. 8876, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Reauthorization: Committee on Rules (House) (H. Res. 1499) (H. Rept. 117-587), H8673 [30NO] Direct Sec. of HHS To Provide Documents Relative to Calculation of Certain Expenditure Limitations Applicable to Federal Funding of Medicaid in Puerto Rico: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H. Res. 1258) (H. Rept. 117-530), H8313 [29SE] Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 4275) (H. Rept. 117-552), H8494 [14NO] Expanding Financial Access for Underserved Communities Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 7003) (H. Rept. 117-351), H5331 [7JN] Fair Lending for All Act: Committee on Financial Services (House) (H.R. 166) (H. Rept. 117-349), H5331 [7JN] Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act: Committee on Foreign Relations (Senate) (H.R. 4693), S3609 [21JY] Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting Program Reauthorization: Committee on Ways and Means (House) (H.R. 8876) (H. Rept. 117- 559), H8507 [15NO] Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act: Committee on Education and Labor (House) (H.R. 8450) (H. Rept. 117-548), H8433 [7NO] Keeping Incarceration Discharges Streamlined for Children and Accommodating Resources in Education (KIDS CARE) Act: Committee on Energy and Commerce (House) (H.R. 7233) (H. Rept. 117-374), H5643 [16JN] Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act: Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (Senate) (S. 3552) (S. Rept. 117-148), S4574 [13SE] Statements Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act: Executive Office of the President, H4941 [13MY] Food Security for All Veterans Act: Food Research & Action Center (organization), H8183 [28SE] ------MAZON--A Jewish Response to Hunger (organization), H8182 [28SE] Texts of H. Res. 922, condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine, H8629 [29NO], H8699 [1DE] H. Res. 1097, consideration of H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4764 [10MY] H. Res. 1119, consideration of H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, H5015 [17MY] H. Res. 1156, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program anniversary, H9719 [13DE] H. Res. 1499, consideration of H.R. 8876, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program reauthorization, H8653 [30NO] H.R. 3544, Computers for Veterans and Students (COVS) Act, H5960 [12JY] H.R. 4275, Ensuring Phone and Internet Access Through Lifeline and Affordable Connectivity Program Act, H8471 [14NO], H8566 [17NO] H.R. 4693, Global Malnutrition Prevention and Treatment Act, H4547 [27AP] H.R. 5129, Community Services Block Grant Modernization Act, H4925-H4932 [13MY] H.R. 6531, Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act, H4761 [10MY], H5087 [17MY] H.R. 7791, Access to Baby Formula Act, H5152 [18MY] H.R. 8463, Millennium Challenge Corporation Eligibility Expansion Act, H8198 [28SE] H.R. 8876, Health Resources and Services Administration Maternal, Infant, and Early Childhood Home Visiting program reauthorization, H8713-H8715 [2DE] H.R. 8888, Food Security for All Veterans Act, H8181 [28SE] S. 3115, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent Act (POWER 2.0) Act, S4164 [6AU] S. 3115, Pro Bono Work To Empower and Represent (POWER 2.0) Act, H8622 [29NO] S. 3596, CHIP School Behavioral Health Incentive Act, S576 [8FE] S. 4039, Medicaid Ensuring Necessary Telehealth Is Available Long-term (MENTAL) Health for Kids and Underserved Act, S2095 [7AP] S. 5329, improve Dept. of Agriculture program to encourage food donation through protection from liability for persons involved in donation and distribution of food and grocery products to needy individuals, S9613 [20DE], H9958 [21DE] S. Res. 550, recognize Senior Nutrition Program in addressing hunger, malnutrition, food insecurity, isolation, and improving quality of life for elderly, S1255 [17MR] S. Res. 669, condemn use of hunger as weapon of war and recognize effect of conflict on global food security and famine, S2897 [9JN], S3528 [20JY] S. Res. 709, McGovern-Dole International Food for Education and Child Nutrition Program anniversary, S3310 [14JY] S. Res. 788, Malnutrition Awareness Week, S4916 [21SE] S. Res. 819, affirm commitment to protect and expand Social Security and SSI programs, S5559 [29SE] S. Res. 853, National Homeless Children and Youth Awareness Month, S6910 [30NO] S. Res. 875, declare racism as public health crisis, S9627 [20DE]