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HRES 513 117th Congress House

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.

Introduced: June 30, 2021 Introduced by: Grothman, Glenn Republican · Wisconsin See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Family relationshipsIncome tax creditsMarriage and family statusPoverty and welfare assistanceTax treatment of families
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It was not agreed to before the 117th Congress (2021–2022) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 30, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 30, 2021
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 30, 2021

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 513: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-513/
MLA
"H. Res. 513: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-513/.
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H. Res. 513, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-513/.
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[H. Res. 513: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HRES-513/)
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