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HR 3567 112th Congress House Social Welfare Drug, alcohol, tobacco use Gambling Poverty and welfare assistance State and local government operations

WIN for Children and Families Act

Introduced: December 6, 2011 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
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Became law
Feb 2, 2012
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Feb 1, 2012
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb 1, 2012
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 395 - 27 (Roll no. 20). (text: CR H315)
Feb 1, 2012
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H355-356)
Feb 1, 2012
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb 1, 2012
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3567.
Feb 1, 2012
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H315-322)
Feb 1, 2012
Mr. Boustany moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Dec 6, 2011
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Dec 6, 2011
Introduced in House
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Feb 1, 2012 House · vote #20 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 395–27 See who voted →
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2012 or WIN for Children and Families Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require a state to which a state family assistance grant is made to maintain policies and practices necessary to prevent the use of state TANF assistance in any electronic benefit transfer transaction in a liquor store, casino or gambling establishment, or strip club.

Defines "electronic benefit transfer transaction" as the use of a credit or debit card service, automated teller machine (ATM), point-of-sale terminal, or access to an online system for the withdrawal of funds or the processing of a payment for merchandise or a service.

Establishes administrative penalties for states which have not reported on their implementation of or enforced such policies and practices.

What's happening now February 2, 2012

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • HR 3630 Related bill Middle Class Tax Relief and Job Creation Act of 2012
  • HR 3659 Related bill Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act
  • S 943 Identical bill WIN for Children and Families Act
 Bill text 3 versions

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Jan 31, 2012
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