HRES 971
118th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings.
Introduced: January 17, 2024
Introduced by:
Watson Coleman, Bonnie
Democratic
· New Jersey
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Introduced
In committee
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Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 17, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Jan 17, 2024
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
This resolution commemorates the 60th anniversary of President Lyndon Johnson's declared war on poverty. The resolution expresses acknowledgement that the war on poverty had shortcomings that disproportionately affect racial minorities and those low on the socioeconomic ladder, and calls upon the federal government to continue to address poverty.
What's happening now
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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