H.C.R. No. 155 Summary

• Recognizes January 11-17, 2026, as "Strong Start, Strong Economy Week" to highlight connections between early childhood stability and economic development.

• Notes that 40 percent of Hawaii households live below the ALICE (Asset Limited, Income Constrained, Employed) threshold as of 2024, which requires $39,384 annually for a single adult and $107,796 for a family with two adults, one infant, and one preschooler.

• Requests Representatives of House Districts 4 and 5 to collaborate with scholars, organizations, and local initiatives to explore how family stability and early childhood support impact the economy and workforce development.

• Acknowledges that early childhood stability contributes to better cognitive, social, and emotional development, reducing intergenerational poverty and helping address Hawaii's skilled workforce shortage.

• Directs transmission of certified copies to the Speaker of the House of Representatives and President of the Senate.