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- H.R.1473
H.R.1473: Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act This bill prohibits states from using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants to provide assistance or services to families whose monthly incomes exceed twice the poverty line. Under current law, families must be financially needy and have a minor child to qualify for assistance; however, individual states determine the financial eligibility requirements.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
| Date | Description |
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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| Feb. 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Adrian Smith (R-Neb.) |