Women's Option to Raise Kids Act

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Bill Number

HR 4379

Introduced

Apr 18, 2012

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.

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Topics

Child care and development Employment and training programs Family relationships Poverty and welfare assistance Social Welfare

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Summary

Women's Option to Raise Kids Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to increase from 12 to 36 months the child's age limit for exemption by a state of single parents with children from TANF requirements.

Actions

Sep 26, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Training.
Apr 23, 2012

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Apr 18, 2012

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Apr 18, 2012

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E570-571)
Apr 18, 2012

Introduced in House

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