Upward Mobility Act of 2026
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Overview
The Upward Mobility Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program where states can use consolidated federal funds to support antipoverty programs. It aims to streamline service delivery, promote upward mobility through improved employment outcomes, and incentivize states to reduce dependence on existing assistance programs. The program will involve a limited number of states and utilize a unique funding mechanism based on changes in the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index. It also includes provisions for waivers of certain regulations and transfers of administrative functions to the Department of Health and Human Services.
Key provisions
- States can apply for Upward Mobility Grants to implement pilot projects focused on antipoverty objectives.
- Funding for pilot projects is adjusted annually based on changes in the Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index.
- The program allows for waivers of certain regulatory requirements to facilitate program design and implementation.
- States must demonstrate a link between program improvements and upward mobility measures.
- The program includes provisions for transferring administrative functions from covered federal agencies to the Department of Health and Human Services.
- The program prioritizes states that limit Marginal Effective Tax Rates.
- States can utilize savings from the pilot project to improve program operations and infrastructure.
- The program includes provisions for addressing economic downturns through contingency funding.
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