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- H.R.4379
H.R.4379: Women's Option to Raise Kids Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about social welfare
- Introduced April 18, 2012
- Latest Major Action Sept. 26, 2012
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
21 (All Democrats)
Bill Summary
Women's Option to Raise Kids Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to increase from 12 to 36 months the child's age limit for exemption by a state of single parents with children from TANF requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on 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 Ways and Means
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Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| April 18, 2012 |
Introduced in the House by Pete Stark (D-Calif.) |