Summary: …to reduce poverty in the United States by supporting the activities of community action agencies that improve the economic security of low-income individuals and families and create new economic opportunities in the communities where they live… (excerpt from text of bill) Cosponsors
ANGIE CRAIG’S POSITION: Representative Craig cosponsored the bill on 4/01/19.
STATUS: Introduced 3/12/19 by Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4].
ORGANIZATIONS IN SUPPORT OF THE BILL:
- H.R. 1695 is a bipartisan effort to reduce poverty within urban, suburban, rural, and tribal communities across the country. (Source: Marcia Fudge, Press Release)
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Introduction to Community Action and the Community Services Block Grant. (Source: National Community Action Foundation)
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