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Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2022Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 6531

Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022

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What it doesSummary passed house (May 18, 2022)

Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022

This bill addresses funding for areas of persistent poverty.

Specifically, the bill requires

  • the Bureau of the Census to publish a list of all areas of persistent poverty and annually update the list;
  • the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement guidance to increase the share of federal investments targeted to areas of persistent poverty and other areas with high and persistent poverty, and to report annually to Congress; and
  • the Government Accountability Office to report on the measures implemented by the OMB under this bill, including an assessment regarding the impact of the measures on increasing federal investments spent in the affected areas.

What just happenedMay 19, 2022

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6](D-SC)Sponsor
7 cosponsors6 D1 R
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  1. May 19, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. May 18, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. May 18, 2022FloorH37100

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 165 (Roll no. 211). (text: 05/17/2022 CR H5087)

  4. May 18, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 165 (Roll no. 211).

  5. May 18, 2022FloorH36210

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 219 (Roll no. 210).

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  6. May 18, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5138)

  7. May 17, 2022FloorH8D000

    POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Herrell motion to recommit, the Chair put the question on agreeing to the motion and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Herrell demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings until a time to be announced.

  8. May 17, 2022FloorH8A000

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

  9. May 17, 2022FloorH36200

    Ms. Herrell moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (text: CR H5089)

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  10. May 17, 2022FloorH35000

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

  11. May 17, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6531.

  12. May 17, 2022FloorH8D000

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6531, H.R. 7309 and S. 2938. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit Upon passage of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is adopted.

  13. May 17, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1119. (consideration: CR H5087-5089)

  14. May 16, 2022FloorH1L210

    Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1119 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 6531, H.R. 7309 and S. 2938. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order. The rule provides that the previous question shall be considered as ordered on each measure without intervening motions except one hour of debate and one motion to recommit Upon passage of H. Res. 1119, H. Res. 1118 is adopted.

  15. May 11, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 262 - 156 (Roll no. 163). (text: 05/10/2022 CR H4761-4762)

  16. May 11, 2022Floor9000

    Failed of passage/not agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Failed by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 262 - 156 (Roll no. 163).

  17. May 11, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4841)

  18. May 10, 2022FloorH37220

    At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  19. May 10, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6531.

  20. May 10, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4761-4763)

  21. May 10, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  22. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  23. Apr 6, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  24. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.

    Oversight and Accountability Committee
  25. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  26. Feb 1, 2022IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMay 18, 202253

Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022

This bill addresses funding for areas of persistent poverty.

Specifically, the bill requires

  • the Bureau of the Census to publish a list of all areas of persistent poverty and annually update the list;
  • the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to implement guidance to increase the share of federal investments targeted to areas of persistent poverty and other areas with high and persistent poverty, and to report annually to Congress; and
  • the Government Accountability Office to report on the measures implemented by the OMB under this bill, including an assessment regarding the impact of the measures on increasing federal investments spent in the affected areas.
Introduced in HouseFeb 1, 2022

Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022

This bill addresses funding for areas of persistent poverty.

Specifically, the bill requires

  • the Bureau of the Census to publish a list of all areas of persistent poverty and annually update the list;
  • the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to develop and implement guidance and measures to increase the share of federal investments targeted to areas of persistent poverty and other areas with high and persistent poverty, and to report annually to Congress; and
  • the Government Accountability Office to report on the measures implemented by the OMB under this bill, including an assessment regarding the impact of the measures on increasing federal funds spent in the affected areas.
Targeting Resources to Communities in Need Act of 2022 — Informed