Improving Access to Work Act
Latest action · Feb 14, 2019 Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Progress
Where this bill reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedFeb 14, 2019
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Improving Access to Work Act
This bill requires states to use at least 25% of grant funds received under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for assistance, case management, supportive services, nonrecurring short-term benefits, and certain activities related to work and wages.
Cosponsors 3
Members who signed on, in the order they did. Signatures ran from Feb 14, 2019 to Feb 25, 2019, with 1 there on the day it was introduced.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| R-IN | Jackie Walorski | Original | Feb 14, 2019 |
| R-GA | A. Drew Ferguson IV | Feb 25, 2019 | |
| R-NE | Adrian Smith | Feb 25, 2019 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Feb 14, 2019Introduced in House
- Feb 14, 2019Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
- Feb 14, 2019Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Related bills 2
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| S 802 | Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act | Related bill | Mar 14, 2019 |
| HR 1753 | Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act | Related bill | Mar 14, 2019 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Social Welfare.
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Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- Feb 14, 2019Introduced in House
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