HOPE Act of 2024

The HOPE Act of 2024 creates "HOPE Accounts" to help low-income individuals access government benefits more easily through a single digital platform. The bill would provide grants to states, local governments, and tribes to implement these accounts, allowing people to manage multiple benefits (like food assistance, healthcare, and job training) through a smartphone app while providing free devices and internet access to those without them. It requires pilot projects to be evaluated on how well they simplify benefit access, reduce administrative costs, and maintain program integrity. The legislation specifically targets individuals earning below 200% of the Federal poverty line, those experiencing food insecurity, and people living in high-poverty communities. The bill authorizes $35 million annually from 2025-2030 to fund these pilot projects across the country.