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Policymakers should explore new, more consumer-centered systems for providing low-income assistance.

Congress and state legislatures should ensure that all lawfully present non-citizen residents who qualify for essential low-income benefits

Asset limits for public-benefit programs should at least be increased to ensure that they do not discourage saving and then indexed to keep up with inflation.

Policymakers should enact and update public financing systems for elections. This includes increasing matching funds, particularly for small donations.

The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefit level should be increased to bring beneficiaries up to the poverty level.

Policymakers should maximize voter registration, including through automatic voter registration systems.

Policymakers should increase food benefits and expand eligibility for food programs.

Policymakers should prohibit ID requirements that discourage or prevent citizens from voting.

Information about public-benefit programs should be shortened and simplified. This includes application forms, procedures, and program notices.

Outreach efforts should be an integral component of low-income assistance programs.