H.Res. 1119: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 6531) to provide an increased allocation of funding under certain programs for assistance in areas of persistent poverty, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 7309) to reauthorize the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 2938) to designate the United States Courthouse and Federal Building located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the "Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building", and for other purposes.

117th Congress · Sponsored from Pennsylvania · Passed a chamber

What this bill does

This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6531 (addresses funding for areas of persistent poverty), H.R. 7309 (reauthorizes through FY2028 and expands programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and also revises workforce investment, vocational rehabilitation, employment, training, and literacy programs for eligible individuals), and S. 2938 (designates the federal building and U.S. courthouse located at 111 North Adams Street in Tallahassee, Florida, as the Joseph Woodrow Hatchett United States Courthouse and Federal Building).

Key facts

Sponsor

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]
Lead sponsor · Pennsylvania
D

Who funds the sponsor?

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] introduced H.Res. 1119. On Voterly you can see their top campaign donors from public Federal Election Commission records — individuals, PACs, and industry groups (follow the money) — and compare that with how they vote.

See Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]'s donors & voting record →

Campaign donations show who helps fund the sponsor's election; they are not the same as who drafted or lobbied for the bill text. Lobbying disclosures are separate public records.

Take a position & compare alignment

Agree or disagree with H.Res. 1119? Go to the homepage to record your view and compare your stance with how your representatives vote. See Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5]'s profile to vote on their bills and check your alignment % with the sponsor.

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Frequently asked questions

What does H.Res. 1119 do?

This resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 6531 (addresses funding for areas of persistent poverty), H.R. 7309 (reauthorizes through FY2028 and expands programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and also revises workforce investment, vocational rehabilita…

Who sponsored H.Res. 1119?

Rep. Scanlon, Mary Gay [D-PA-5] (D) of Pennsylvania is the lead sponsor.

How do I find out who funds or lobbies for H.Res. 1119?

Campaign-finance records (Federal Election Commission) show who funds the bill's sponsor. Separately, federal lobbying disclosures filed under the Lobbying Disclosure Act list the companies and lobbyists who reported lobbying on specific bills. Voterly links the sponsor's donors; lobbying records are public at the U.S. Senate and House lobbying databases.

Is H.Res. 1119 now law?

Not yet. The current status is "Passed a chamber." See the latest action above for details.