Welfare Integrity Act of 2011

Bill Number

HR 3193

Introduced

Oct 13, 2011

Latest Action

Referred for a period ending not later than October 17, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the ...

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Topics

Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Poverty and welfare assistance Social Welfare

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Summary

Welfare Integrity Act of 2011 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF programs to operate a program to conduct random testing of 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.

Prescribes an administrative penalty for failure to implement illegal drug use testing.

Actions

Oct 17, 2011

Referred for a period ending not later than October 17, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Human Resources, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.
Oct 13, 2011

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 13, 2011

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1864-1865)
Oct 13, 2011

Introduced in House

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