Reducing Poverty through Employment Act

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Bill Number

HR 2966

Introduced

Jul 8, 2015

Latest Action

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.

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Topics

Employment and training programs Poverty and welfare assistance Social Welfare

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Summary

Reducing Poverty through Employment Act

(Sec. 2) This bill amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to make it a purpose of the TANF program to reduce child poverty by increasing employment entry, retention, and advancement of needy parents.

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Jun 28, 2016

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.
Jun 28, 2016

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 114-645.
May 11, 2016

Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
May 11, 2016

Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jul 10, 2015

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jul 8, 2015

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jul 8, 2015

Introduced in House

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