HR-6531 : Still Just a Bill


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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-05-19IntroReferralReceived in the Senate.Senate
2022-05-18FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-05-18VoteOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 258 - 165 (Roll no. 211). (text: 05/17/2022 CR H5087)House floor actions
2022-05-18VoteOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 198 - 219 (Roll no. 210).House floor actions
2022-05-18FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5138)House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorPOSTPONED 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.House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorMs. Herrell moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform. (text: CR H5089)House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 6531.House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorRule 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.House floor actions
2022-05-17FloorConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1119. (consideration: CR H5087-5089)House floor actions
2022-05-16FloorRules 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.House floor actions
2022-05-11VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2022-05-11FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4841)House floor actions
2022-05-10FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2022-05-10FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6531.House floor actions
2022-05-10FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4761-4763)House floor actions
2022-05-10FloorMr. Connolly moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2022-04-06CommitteeOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by Voice Vote.House committee actions
2022-04-06CommitteeCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.House committee actions
2022-02-01IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Reform.House floor actions
2022-02-01IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Government Operations and Politics
Related Subjects
  • Census and government statistics
  • Congressional oversight
  • Economic performance and conditions
  • Government information and archives
  • Government studies and investigations
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
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