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H.R.2861: Welfare to Work Act of 1997
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 105th Congress
- This bill is primarily about emergency management
- Introduced Nov. 6, 1997
- Latest Major Action Nov. 14, 1997
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Welfare to Work Act of 1997 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to: (1) rename the program the Assistance for Needy Families Program; (2) require work activities after three months of receiving program assistance (instead of the current 24 months), with certain good cause exceptions; (3) require cash benefits to recipients based on the number of hours engaged in required work...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Commerce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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| Nov. 6, 1997 |
Introduced in the House by Charles E. Schumer (D-N.Y.) |