Bill · H.R. 3131· House(119-HR-3131)

Community Services Block Grant Improvement Act of 2025

Age: 67 years

Pennsylvania

Introduced: 5/1/2025
Last activity: 5/1/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Sponsored by: Glenn Thompson
Cosponsors: - 8 - 23

Social Welfare

Introduced
In Committee

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the Community Services Block Grant Improvement Act of 2025, aims to amend and reauthorize the Community Services Block Grant Act. It updates the goals of the act to focus on reducing poverty by supporting community action agencies and increasing economic security for low-income families. The legislation introduces new definitions for terms like the poverty line, agency-wide strategic plans, and eligible entities. It also sets new authorization levels for appropriations for the years 2026 through 2032. Additionally, the bill modifies the requirements for state plans, the structure of tripartite boards, and the process for designating agencies in unserved areas.

Yes· 3 of 8

Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+8
The bill increases funding and expands services to improve economic security for low-income families.
Is this likely to lift people out of poverty?+7
The bill updates the purpose of the grant specifically to reduce poverty in the United States.
Does this get reliable internet to more people?+5
The bill includes provisions to help facilitate access to high-speed broadband and digital skills training.