People CARE Act

Summary

People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Act or the People CARE Act This bill establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission within the legislative branch to review federal means-tested programs for potential reform. Under the bill, means-tested programs are those designed to provide assistance to low-income individuals, including, for example, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The commission is generally directed to review all federal means-tested programs with the exception of certain specified programs, including Social Security, Medicare, and certain veterans’ benefits programs. The commission is directed to identify and evaluate potential changes to federal means-tested programs, such as consolidation with other programs, delegation of certain functions to states, and the establishment of gradual benefit reductions tied to increases in beneficiaries’ income. The commission is also directed to consider changes that would allow caseworkers to identify all of the appropriate programs for individuals and families. The commission must establish a website through which members of the public may submit suggested reforms for consideration.  The commission is to be comprised of eight members, with an equal number of members appointed by the majority and minority parties.   At the conclusion of its term, the commission must report to Congress with its findings and proposed legislation implementing any recommended changes. Congress must consider the legislation under expedited procedures.

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Timeline

1. 3 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 3 January 2025

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Education and Workforce, Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, Transportation and Infrastructure, Rules, the Judiciary, and Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 3 January 2025

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 4 January 2025

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

   Source: Committee

5. 7 February 2025

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

   Source: Committee

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2 official files

• Introduced in House

  Introduced in House · EN · 3 January 2025

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 3 January 2025

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Sponsors

• Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] · R · Sponsor
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