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S 1730 110th Congress Senate

Pathways to Independence Act of 2007

Official title: A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, to reward States for engaging individuals with disabilities in work activities, and for other purposes.

Introduced: June 28, 2007 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Aid to dependent childrenCash welfare block grantsDisabledEmployment of the disabled
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FamiliesGovernment Operations and PoliticsLabor and EmploymentSupplemental security income programWelfare work participation
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It never became law before the 110th Congress (2007–2008) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jun 28, 2007
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8701-8702)
Jun 28, 2007
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S8700-8701)
Jun 28, 2007
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action June 28, 2007

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. (text of measure as introduced: CR S8701-8702)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Pathways to Independence Act of 2007 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to deem individuals with disabilities complying with a modified employability plan to be meeting work participation requirements.

Gives states the option to disregard in determining work participation rates any SSI (Supplemental Security Income) (SSA title XVI) and Social Security disability insurance applicants or recipients.

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Democratic 1 Republican 1
D
Wyden, Ron
Oregon · Jul 31, 2007
 R
Collins, Susan M.
Maine · Jun 28, 2007
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 1730: Pathways to Independence Act of 2007. 110th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/110-S-1730/
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