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HR 126KENTUCKYSession 2026RSState Billsigned

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Kentucky House urges federal officials to grant states flexibility and waivers for public assistance work requirements

Original title: A RESOLUTION urging the federal government to provide states with increased flexibility to design and test innovative approaches that reduce barriers to employment and promote economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families receiving public assistance.

Last action · April 1, 2026: adopted by voice vote

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What This Bill Does

The Kentucky House adopted HR 126 urging Congress and federal agencies to expand state flexibility, , and under federal public assistance programs.

Why it matters

The measure petitions federal authorities to alter administrative rules governing assistance programs, which could impact how states design work requirements and earnings thresholds for recipients.

Background

State legislatures frequently pass non-binding resolutions to formally petition Congress and federal agencies for policy changes or administrative waivers. context

Who It Affects

Groups the bill's text affects, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

individuals and families receiving public assistance

State program rules and work requirements governing public assistance benefits could be redesigned if federal agencies grant requested waivers.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does HR 126 ask the federal government to do?

It urges Congress and relevant federal agencies to expand opportunities for states to seek flexibility, , or under federal public assistance programs.

What is the primary goal of the resolution?

The resolution aims to reduce barriers to employment and promote economic self-sufficiency among individuals and families receiving public assistance.

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Where This Stands

Current status: signed.

Procedural history

8 actions

Apr 1, 2026HouseFloor
adopted by voice vote
Apr 1, 2026HouseCommittee
to House Floor
Apr 1, 2026House
taken from Rules
Mar 27, 2026HouseFloor
2nd reading, to Rules
Mar 26, 2026HouseCommittee
reported favorably, 1st reading, to Calendar
Mar 24, 2026HouseCommittee
to Families & Children (H)

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Mar 24, 2026HouseCommittee
to Committee on Committees (H)
Mar 24, 2026HouseIntroduced
introduced in House

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Lobbying Activity

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Connected Entities

Congress of the United States

OrganizationCongress of the United States“Federal legislative body urged by the resolution”Map →

Sources

Open source document

apps.legislature.ky.gov

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