H.Res. 971 · 118th Congress · House

Commemorating the 60th anniversary of the War on Poverty and acknowledging its shortcomings.

Active· Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Introduced
Jan 17, 24
Passed House
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Passed Senate
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JAN 17, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  2. JAN 17, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. JAN 17, 2024IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Committees

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Jan 17, 2024

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