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- H.R.1709
H.R.1709: Welfare Flexibility Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about families
- Introduced May 22, 1997
- Latest Major Action June 20, 1997
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
28 (2 Democrats, 27 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Welfare Flexibility Act of 1997 - Permits State use of nongovernmental personnel to determine eligibility under the Medicaid, food stamp, and special supplemental nutrition program for women, infants, and children (WIC) programs.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, and Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to House Agriculture
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Department Operations, Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Early Childhood, Youth and Families.
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| May 22, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Bill Archer (R-Texas) |