UPLIFTING FAMILIES

In Rochester, far too many families and individuals continue to struggle to get ahead. Wages are stagnant while the cost of living continues to skyrocket. Private corporations are achieving record-breaking profits while working families are living paycheck-to-paycheck and barely scraping by.

 

Joe has taken the time to listen and understand the challenges and barriers that are standing in the way of struggling families. He recognizes that we need to take on a comprehensive, community-driven approach to overcome the deep-rooted cycle of poverty that has ensnared too many innocent victims. 

 

Joe believes we must act now and respond to the needs of low-income families and individuals. That is why Joe is fighting to create a new child tax credit to help lift families out of poverty, increase the availability of affordable housing, expand access to child care, and protect critical food security programs.

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In Congress, Joe has co-sponsored the following legislation:

 

HR 6706, Hunger Clearinghouse Enhancement Act

Would increase the authorization level from $250,000 to $750,000 to better assist families navigating their options and provide hunger prevention education. 

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HR 3238, The Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act

Would increase by 50% the Affordable Housing Tax Credit (also known as the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) and increase the availability of affordable housing.

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HR 4889, The Raise the Wage Act

Would set the federal minimum wage at $15 – increasing wages for over 30 million Americans and lifting 1.3 million people out of poverty, including 600,000 children.

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HR 2976, The Childcare for Working Families Act

Would guarantee child care assistance to low and middle-class families by ensuring that no family under 150 percent of state median income pays more than seven percent of their income on childcare – and families under 75 percent of the state median income will not have to pay anything at all.

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HR 3899, The American Family Act

Would create a new $300 per-month, per-child credit for children under 6 years of age and a $250 per-month, per-child credit for children under 17 years of age – lifting 4 million children out of poverty.

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HR 3037, Closing the Meal Gap

Would bolster the SNAP program and better support families who rely on this critical program.

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HR 3204, Universal School Meal Program

Would provide free meals to all students, regardless of income level and ensure no student goes hungry. 

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HR 6929, Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act

This bill extends the longevity of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is operated by the Federal Communications Commission.

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