HJR 29 — Resolution in Support of the Upward Mobility Act

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H None 1J R 0 Be it resolved by the Legislature of the state of Utah:

s2 SHJR029 compared with HJR029S01 WHEREAS, according to the Archbridge Institute, Utah is ranked number one in the natiunnation for upward mobility;

bWHEREAS, .upward mobility allows an individual to escape poverty and achieve financial independence;

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29 02-19 18:34 "benefits cliffs" where an increase in income can create a significant loss in assistance;

WHEREAS, benefits cliffs can harm individuals receiving benefits and prevent the reduction of poverty;

WHEREAS, Representative Blake Moore of Utah introduced the Upward Mobility Act of 2026 (Act) to the 119th Congress of the United States;

states participating in the pilot program can request waivers from the federal - 2 - HJR029 compared with HJR029S01 government to design programs that promote self-sufficiency;

WHEREAS, the United States Department of Health and Human Services' Administration for Children and Families will oversee the pilot program and select state proposals that demonstrate potential in removing benefits cliffs {and aiding } to aid individuals in achieving financial independence;

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Legislature recognizes that the state's {reputation for } success in enhancing upward mobility makes Utah an obvious choice to participate in the pilot program {created by } created by the Upward Mobility Act.

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