Upward Mobility Act of 2026
Committee hearing: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- Committee hearing
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 3
- Latest action
- Jun 3, 2026
What it does
The Upward Mobility Act of 2026 establishes a pilot program allowing up to five states to consolidate federal antipoverty funds—such as SNAP, TANF, child care, housing, and energy assistance—into Upward Mobility Grants to streamline service delivery and reduce benefit cliffs. The bill aims to promote upward mobility by improving employment and earnings outcomes through redesigned benefit structures that lower Marginal Effective Tax Rates, while granting states waivers to modify eligibility and program delivery, except for protections related to civil rights, health and safety, labor standards, and funding restrictions. Participating states would generally lose eligibility for separate…
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Where it goes next
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