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H.R. 1428 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

Poverty Line Act of 2025

H.R. 1428 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 18, 2025, sponsored by Kevin Mullin with 15 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Feb 18, 2025
Co-sponsors
15
Policy area
Social Welfare

What it does

Poverty Line Act of 2025 This bill revises the methodology used to calculate the federal poverty guidelines. The federal poverty guidelines are used to determine eligibility for many federal and state public assistance programs, including the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), the Children’s Health Insurance Program (CHIP), and the National School Lunch Program.

Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.

Sponsor

Kevin Mullin (D-CA). Co-sponsors: 14 Democrats, 1 Republican.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedFeb 18, 2025
  • Passed the House—
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for c (Feb 18, 2025)

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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.

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Capitol Receipts, “H.R. 1428 (119th Congress): Poverty Line Act of 2025,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/119-hr-1428/poverty-line-act-of-2025 (accessed 2026-10-17).