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HR 3193 112th Congress House Social Welfare Drug trafficking and controlled substances Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Poverty and welfare assistance

Welfare Integrity Act of 2011

Introduced: October 13, 2011 See on congress.gov
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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.
Oct 13, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Oct 13, 2011
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1864-1865)
Oct 13, 2011
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now October 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.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 2
All 2 Republican 2