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H.R.272: Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2017
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 4, 2017
- Latest Major Action Jan. 18, 2017
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 4, 2017
Bill Summary
Back to Basics Job Creation Act of 2017 This bill amends title XX (Block Grants to State for Social Services) of the Social Security Act to require the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants to states, Indians tribes, or local governments to assist low-income individuals and individuals who have been unemployed for at least three months in developing self-employment opportunities.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Jan. 18, 2017 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Jan. 4, 2017 |
Introduced in the House by John Lewis (D-Ga.) |