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- H.RES.399
H.RES.399: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced June 21, 2017
- Latest Major Action June 22, 2017
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
13 (All Republicans)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - June 21, 2017
Bill Summary
Recognizes that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family. Expresses the belief that the federal government should treat everyone equally and that it is wrong to discriminate against parents who choose to get married before having children.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| June 21, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| June 21, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by Glenn Grothman (R-Wis.) |