Welfare Integrity Act of 2011
Latest action · 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.
Progress
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- IntroducedOct 13, 2011
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
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.
Cosponsors 7
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Nov 16, 2011 to Dec 16, 2011.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-CA | Brian P. Bilbray | Nov 16, 2011 | |
| R-TN | David P. Roe | Nov 16, 2011 | |
| R-TX | Louie Gohmert | Nov 16, 2011 | |
| R-MD | Andy Harris | Nov 30, 2011 | |
| R-TX | Bill Flores | Nov 30, 2011 | |
| R-IN | Todd Rokita | Nov 30, 2011 | |
| R-MI | Bill Huizenga | Dec 16, 2011 |
Actions 4
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Oct 17, 2011Referred 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, 2011Introduced in House
- Oct 13, 2011Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Oct 13, 2011Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1864-1865)
Related bills 1
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HR 1769 | Drug Free Families Act of 2011 | Related bill | May 11, 2011 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Oct 13, 2011Introduced in House
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