Bills · HR 6235
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 6235Taxation
End Child Poverty Act
INTRO NOV 20· LAST ACTION NOV 20
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it proposes a direct and ongoing financial intervention to address child poverty and support families. If passed, it would provide a consistent income stream to millions of households, potentially reducing financial stress, improving children's health and educational outcomes, and increasing overall family well-being. This could be a significant step towards ensuring more children have their basic needs met.
If this bill becomes law, many families would see an increase in their monthly income, which could translate into better access to food, housing, and other necessities for their children. If it doesn't pass, families will not receive this additional support, and the current challenges of child poverty would remain without this specific federal intervention.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes a Universal Child Assistance Program within the Social Security Administration (SSA).
This creates a dedicated federal program and administrative structure to provide financial support for children.
PROVISION 02
Provides monthly cash payments for qualifying children who are under 19 years old.
This offers direct, regular financial aid to families to help cover the expenses of raising children.
PROVISION 03
Defines a 'qualifying child' as an individual under 19 residing in the U.S. who is a citizen, national, or 'qualified alien'.
This sets clear eligibility criteria for who can receive these monthly payments.
PROVISION 04
Calculates the monthly payment based on a formula using the difference between federal poverty guidelines for a two-person household and a single individual.
This establishes a consistent and objective method for determining the payment amount, tied to a measure of basic need.
PROVISION 05
Streamlines the application process by treating a child's Social Security Number application as an application for this payment, with an opt-out option, and uses data sharing for deemed applications.
This aims to maximize participation among eligible families by reducing barriers and making enrollment largely automatic.
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YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSNOV 20
Introduced in House
NOV 20
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 6235
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedNov 20, 2025
Last actionNov 20, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025
House BillHR 6235Taxation
End Child Poverty Act
INTRODUCED NOV 20, 2025· LAST ACTION NOV 20, 2025
PASSAGE CHANCES
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READING
12 min
COSPONSORS
10
COMPLEXITY
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