People CARE Act

House Bill

H.R. 150

119th Congress

People CARE Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jan 3, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Donald W. Norcross

Representative

Democratic

NJ-1

Cosponsors

0

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Social Welfare

Summary

This bill establishes a bipartisan commission to review federal means-tested programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF for potential reform. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits are excluded. The commission will evaluate consolidation, state delegation, and gradual benefit reductions tied to income increases. It must consider allowing caseworkers to identify all appropriate programs for individuals. The 8-member commission has a public input website and must report proposed legislation that Congress considers under expedited procedures.

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

SponsorDonald W. Norcross (D-NJ)

Introduced1/3/2025

StatusReferred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.

ChamberHouse

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People CARE Act

This bill establishes a bipartisan commission to review federal means-tested programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF for potential reform. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits are excluded. The commission will evaluate consolidation, state delegatio

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This bill establishes a bipartisan commission to review federal means-tested programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF for potential reform. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits are excluded. The commission will evaluate consolidation, state delegation, and gradual benefit reductions tied to income increases. It must consider allowing caseworkers to identify all appropriate programs for individuals. The 8-member commission has a public input website and must report proposed legislation that Congress considers under expedited procedures.

Bill Number: 150
Sponsor: Donald W. Norcross (D-NJ)
Introduced: 1/3/2025
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Policy Area: Social Welfare

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Fact Sheet

Title: People CARE Act
Bill Number: 150
Sponsor: Donald W. Norcross (D-NJ)
Status: Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
Introduced: 1/3/2025
Summary: This bill establishes a bipartisan commission to review federal means-tested programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF for potential reform. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits are excluded. The commission will evaluate consolidation, state delegation, and gradual benefit reductions tied t

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill establishes a bipartisan commission to review federal means-tested programs like Medicaid, SNAP, and TANF for potential reform. Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits are excluded. The commission will evaluate consolidation, state delegation, and gradual benefit reductions tied to income increases. It must consider allowing caseworkers to identify all appropriate programs for individuals. The 8-member commission has a public input website and must report proposed legislation that Congress considers under expedited procedures.

Last updated: 1/4/2026

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Act or the People CARE ActThis bill establishes the People-Centered Assistance Reform Effort Commission within the legislative branch to review federal means-tested programs for potential reform.Under the bill, means-tested programs are those designed to provide assistance to low-income individuals, including, for example, Medicaid, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), and the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program. The commission is generally directed to review all federal means-tested programs with the exception of certain specified programs, including Social Security, Medicare, and certain veterans’ benefits programs.The commission is directed to identify and evaluate potential changes to federal means-tested programs, such as consolidation with other programs, delegation of certain functions to states, and the establishment of gradual benefit reductions tied to increases in beneficiaries’ income. The commission is also directed to consider changes that would allow caseworkers to identify all of the appropriate programs for individuals and families. The commission must establish a website through which members of the public may submit suggested reforms for consideration. The commission is to be comprised of eight members, with an equal number of members appointed by the majority and minority parties.  At the conclusion of its term, the commission must report to Congress with its findings and proposed legislation implementing any recommended changes. Congress must consider the legislation under expedited procedures.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Creates bipartisan commission to review means-tested programs
Excludes Social Security, Medicare, and veterans benefits
Evaluates consolidation and gradual benefit reduction options
Requires public input website for reform suggestions
Proposed legislation gets expedited congressional consideration

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

For program beneficiaries: Potential changes to safety net programs. For states: Possible new responsibilities for delegated functions. For caseworkers: Reformed processes for identifying benefits. For taxpayers: Evaluation of program efficiency. For Congress: Expedited consideration of commission recommendations.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Social Welfare

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

150, 119th Congress (2025). "People CARE Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-150

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