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- H.R.6561
H.R.6561: Emergency Gasoline Assistance Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 110th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced July 22, 2008
- Latest Major Action July 22, 2008
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
4 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Emergency Gasoline Assistance Act - Increases funding for the social services block grant under title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services) of the Social Security Act for FY2008 and 2009. Requires the state to use such increased funding to provide a gasoline subsidy to assist individuals who are members of families with incomes that do not exceed 300% of the federal poverty line.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| July 22, 2008 |
Introduced in the House by Jim McDermott (D-Wash.) |