TANF Economic and Financial Education Promotion Act of 2006

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Bill Number

S 3863

Introduced

Sep 7, 2006

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9123-9124)

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Topics

Aid to dependent children Cash welfare block grants Commerce Community organization Consumer credit Consumer education Economic theory Economics and Public Finance Evaluation research (Social action programs) Families Finance and Financial Sector Financial planning Government Operations and Politics Labor and Employment Loans Nonprofit organizations Personal budgets Restrictive trade practices Saving and investment Social Welfare Welfare work participation

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Summary

TANF Economic and Financial Education Promotion Act of 2006 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require a state to use TANF grant funds to establish a program to provide economic and financial education directly for parents and caretakers receiving TANF. Allows a parent's or caretaker's hours of participation in such a program to count as a required work activity.

Actions

Sep 7, 2006

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S9123-9124)
Sep 7, 2006

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S9122-9123)
Sep 7, 2006

Introduced in Senate

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