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July 28, 2022 |

Senate Reconciliation Package is a Positive Step, But Bill Sidelines Too Many Priorities

The proposed Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is a significant step forward for restoring fairness to our tax system, reducing health care coverage costs, and addressing the climate crisis—which disproportionately harms communities of color and those with low incomes—even as it falls far short of…

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July 28, 2022 | Testimony/Comments | Indivar Dutta-Gupta

A Social Protection System that Works for All of Us: Economic Security as the Foundation for Economic Opportunity

July 20, 2022 | Blog Post | Ashley Burnside

It’s Not Too Late to Claim Your Stimulus Payment: Eligibility Rules for People Previously Claimed as Dependents 

May 19, 2022 | Report/Brief | Kathy Tran

How House-Passed WIOA Reauthorization Would Change Youth Programs

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The federal government provides a majority of resources for programs that help low-income people, even when state and local government administers the programs. Smart investments and strong protections help low-income people get ahead. Cutting or repealing supports traps families in poverty. People of color, who are disproportionately low income, are particularly affected. CLASP advocates for a strong federal budget and for federal legislation and regulations that promote economic security and wellbeing for low-income children, youth, families. In particular, we advocate for policies that support work; provide access to health, nutrition, and other supports; and invest in education and training. We also tell the stories of those who are affected by federal budget cuts and caps—showing how policy truly affects low-income people.

Federal Spending Priorities

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July 28, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education
Senate Reconciliation Package is a Positive Step, But Bill Sidelines Too Many Priorities
July 20, 2022 | Blog Post | Federal Spending Priorities
It’s Not Too Late to Claim Your Stimulus Payment: Eligibility Rules for People Previously Claimed as Dependents 
May 16, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education
Senate Child Care Proposal Could Reach 1 Million+ More Children
March 28, 2022 | Press Release | Child Care and Early Education
Biden’s Budget Outlines Key Investments for Economic Growth, Equity
March 21, 2022 | News Clip | Child Care and Early Education
We say we love kids and families. Our policies prove the opposite.

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House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions

Families, child care providers, and workers have been waiting a generation for a moment like this when Congress considers making truly historic investments in the areas of child care and paid family and medical leave. Altogether the proposals in this reconciliation package reimagine a society that will ensure an equitable and powerful recovery for all.

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House Action on Reconciliation Package Could Improve Lives of Millions

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Testimony/Comments | July 28, 2022
A Social Protection System that Works for All of Us: Economic Security as the Foundation for Economic Opportunity
Report/Brief | May 19, 2022
How House-Passed WIOA Reauthorization Would Change Youth Programs
Report/Brief | September 16, 2021
CLASP 2020-2021 Impact Report
Testimony/Comments | July 07, 2021
CLASP Responds to Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Equity and Support for Underserved Communities through Government, OMB Doc. No. 2021-09109
Testimony/Comments | April 30, 2021
Letter to Congress to ensure youth and adults impacted by the criminal legal system are a priority in the American Jobs plan.

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