WASHINGTON—Today, the Census Bureau released its most recent report on Income and Poverty in the United States. The latest report finds that:

• The official poverty rate fell from 15 to 14.5 percent.

• There are 45.3 million people living in poverty.
• Deep poverty remains near its highest recorded levels at 6.3 percent.
• Child poverty fell from 21.8 percent to 19.9 percent.
• There has been no statistically significant change in real median income.

In response to this report, Chairman Ryan issued the following statement:

"If this report tells us anything, it’s that we can do better. The status quo simply isn’t good enough, and this latest news should spur us to action."

To read Chairman Ryan’s discussion draft, “Expanding Opportunity in America,” click here.