Fully addressing child poverty.

HRES 551 is a non-binding House resolution (not a bill) introduced in June 2023 that calls for action to address U.S. child poverty. It recommends making permanent the expanded Child Tax Credit (which lifted nearly 3 million children out of poverty in 2021), establishing a federal council to coordinate child-focused policies, and increasing federal investment in children’s programs like early education and nutrition assistance. The resolution highlights that child poverty rebounded sharply after the 2021 tax credit expansion expired, affecting over 4 million children, and emphasizes the need for equitable access to benefits for immigrant families, children in Puerto Rico, and children with disabilities. It does not create new laws but urges Congress and federal agencies to prioritize these policy changes.