Prosperity Now: Ending an Impossible Choice – Receiving Public Assistance for Today or Saving Money for Tomorrow
Washington,
June 15, 2021
This year, members of Congress have reintroduced two bills that would eliminate these barriers. Rep. Matt Cartwright (D-PA-8) has reintroduced the CSA Opportunity Act which would allow families to save for their children’s futures without fear of losing access to public assistance. Additionally, Sens. Chris Coons (D-DE) and Sherrod Brown (D-OH) and Reps. Jimmy Gomez (D-CA-34), Kim Schrier (D-WA-8) and Jahana Hayes (D-CT-5) introduced the ASSET Act, which would eliminate asset limits on TANF, SNAP and LIHEAP and substantially raise limits for Supplemental Security Income.
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