S.873: Drug Free Families Act of 2013

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Bill Summary

Drug Free Families Act of 2013 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF programs to implement a program to test TANF applicants and recipients for illegal drug use. Requires state TANF programs to deny assistance to individuals who test positive for illegal drugs and individuals convicted of drug-related crimes.

(Source: Library of Congress)

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Date Description
May 7, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
May 7, 2013

Introduced in the Senate by David Vitter (R-La.)

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