Upward Mobility Act of 2026

[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [S. 3583 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 3583 To establish a pilot program in which States may use consolidated funds, through Upward Mobility Grants, for antipoverty programs, and for other purposes. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES January 6, 2026 Mr. Husted introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To establish a pilot program in which States may use consolidated funds, through Upward Mobility Grants, for antipoverty programs, and for other purposes. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Upward Mobility Act of 2026''. SEC. 2. CONSOLIDATION OF ANTIPOVERTY PROGRAMS. (a) Definitions.--In this section: (1) Antipoverty objectives.--The term ``antipoverty objectives'' means the objectives described in subsection (b)(2). (2) Antipoverty program.--The term ``antipoverty program'' means the set of activities for which a covered amount may be used. (3) Covered amount.-- (A) In general.--Subject to subparagraph (B), the term ``covered amount'' means-- (i) an amount that a State is eligible to receive in Federal funds, through a grant, contract, or other payment-- (I) under subsection (a) or (h) of section 16 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2025) (relating to the supplemental nutrition assistance program); (II) for benefits (as defined in section 3 of the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2012)) for participants of the supplemental nutrition assistance program established under the Food and Nutrition Act of 2008 (7 U.S.C. 2011 et seq.) pursuant to section 4(a)(1) of that Act (7 U.S.C. 2013(a)(1)); (III) under paragr