FEDERALhearing transcript

House Budget Committee Hearing: Poverty in America

Original title: POVERTY IN AMERICA: ECONOMIC REALITIES

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing served as a formal record for lawmakers to gather testimony on poverty, which informs future federal budget priorities and social service legislation.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Low-income families

The subject matter of the hearing concerns economic policies and social conditions that directly impact the financial stability of these families.

House Committee on the Budget

The committee members are responsible for reviewing the testimony to inform federal budget decisions.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

What's next

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Summary

The House Committee on the Budget held a hearing on June 19, 2019, to examine the economic realities facing struggling families in the United States. The session featured testimony from leaders of the Poor People's Campaign and other community advocates regarding poverty-related issues.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on June 19, 2019, in Room 210 of the Cannon House Office Building.
The hearing was titled 'Poverty in America: Economic Realities of Struggling Families'.
Witnesses included representatives from the Poor People's Campaign, the Christian Home Educators' Support System, and Frontline Youth Communications.
The hearing was held during the first session of the 116th Congress.
The official serial number for the hearing record is 116-11.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to discuss the economic realities of families struggling with poverty in America.

Who testified at the hearing?

Witnesses included Reverend Dr. William J. Barber, II, Reverend Dr. Liz Theoharis, Callie Greer, Kenia Alcocer, Christopher Overfelt, Savannah Kinsey, Pastor Latasha Fields, and Pastor David Mahan.

Why It Matters

This hearing served as a formal record for lawmakers to gather testimony on poverty, which informs future federal budget priorities and social service legislation.

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Discoveries

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Historical Hearing Record

This document serves as the official transcript for a 2019 hearing, providing a record of testimony from various advocacy groups.

Committee on the Budget Poor People's Campaign

Connected Entities

organizationPoor People's Campaign“Advocacy group providing witnesses for the hearing”Map →

personNancy Pelosi“Speaker of the House”Map →

personJohn A. Yarmuth“Chairman of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

personSteve Womack“Ranking Member of the House Committee on the Budget”Map →

organizationCommittee on the Budget“House committee conducting the hearing”Map →

Sources

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