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H.R. 2126 115th Congress House

What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act

Official title: To strengthen welfare research and evaluation, and for other purposes.

Introduced: April 25, 2017 Introduced by: Vern Buchanan Republican · Florida See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Child safety and welfareEmployment and training programsGovernment information and archivesMarriage and family status
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Poverty and welfare assistanceResearch administration and fundingState and local government operationsTeenage pregnancy
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This bill died when the 115th Congress ended
It never became law before the 115th Congress (2017–2018) 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.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Apr 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Apr 25, 2017
Introduced in House
Apr 25, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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 Latest action April 28, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act

This bill modifies requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services to research practices and projects that have moved recipients under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program into jobs.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 576 Social Impact Partnerships to Pay for Results Act
  • S 961 Using Evidence to Move Welfare Recipients into Work Act
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2126: What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-2126/
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