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H.R.2991: Preparing More Welfare Recipients for Work Act
About This Bill
- Introduced July 9, 2015
- Latest Major Action Nov. 16, 2015
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
15 (8 Democrats, 7 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Preparing More Welfare Recipients for Work Act This bill amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act with respect to mandatory work requirements to: eliminate the requirement that recipients participate in certain core work activities not fewer than 20 hours per week, as well as separate requirements for two-parent families; allow states to receive partial credit for certain families...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Nov. 16, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
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| July 14, 2015 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| July 9, 2015 |
Referred to House Education and the Workforce
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| July 9, 2015 |
Referred to House Ways and Means
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| July 9, 2015 |
Introduced in the House by Jim Renacci (R-Ohio) |