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Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act

Introduced: June 8, 2017 Introduced by: Jordan, Jim Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
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Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.
Jun 19, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Agriculture, Energy and Commerce, Financial Services, and the Budget, 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.
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
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Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act

This bill requires the President to include in the annual budget proposal the total level of means-tested welfare spending by the federal, state, and local governments for the most recent fiscal year for which such data is available, and estimated levels for the current and 10 ensuing fiscal years.

For each of FY2018-FY2028 each state that receives means-tested welfare spending by the federal government shall report annually to the Congressional Budget Office on the total amount of such spending by the state for the fiscal year.

The Congressional Budget Act of 1974 is amended to define means-tested welfare spending as spending for any federal program designed specifically to give assistance or benefits exclusively to low-income Americans.

The refundable portion of certain tax credits shall also be means-tested welfare spending, as well as the refundable portion of the premium and out-of-pocket health care subsidies to be paid under the Patient Protection and Affordable Health Care Act.

The bill revises work eligibility requirements under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program.

Part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act is amended to create the work preparation program for TANF families.

The bill eliminates separate participation rate requirements for two-parent families.

No federal funds shall be made available to carry out any means-tested housing program, but states may receive grants to fund their own housing programs.

The bill prohibits funding for abortions and for health benefits that cover abortion, including certain tax credits, except where the pregnancy results from rape or incest or in certain other health cases.

What's happening now June 26, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Nutrition.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2996 Related bill Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Reform Act of 2017
  • S 1290 Related bill Welfare Reform and Upward Mobility Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 8
 Cosponsors 79
All 79 Republican 39
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Cloud, Michael
Texas · Sep 24, 2018
Lesko, Debbie
· Jul 23, 2018
 R
Curtis, John R.
Utah · Apr 27, 2018
 R
Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Apr 16, 2018
 R
Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · Mar 5, 2018
 R
Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Feb 16, 2018
Rice, Tom
· Feb 16, 2018
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Kustoff, David
Tennessee · Feb 7, 2018
Sanford, Mark
· Feb 7, 2018
DUNCAN, JOHN
· Jan 29, 2018
Gallagher, Mike
· Jan 29, 2018
 R
Hudson, Richard
North Carolina · Jan 29, 2018
Love, Mia
· Jan 29, 2018
Bishop, Rob
· Jan 16, 2018
 R
Carter, Earl L. "Buddy"
Georgia · Jan 16, 2018
Mooney, Alexander
· Jan 16, 2018
CHABOT, STEVE
· Jan 10, 2018
Gowdy, Trey
· Jan 10, 2018
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jan 10, 2018
Posey, Bill
· Jan 10, 2018
 R
Webster, Daniel
Florida · Jan 10, 2018
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Wilson, Joe
South Carolina · Jan 10, 2018
Garrett, Thomas
· Jan 8, 2018
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Jan 8, 2018
 R
McClintock, Tom
California · Jan 8, 2018
Rothfus, Keith
· Jan 8, 2018
 R
Smith, Jason
Missouri · Jan 8, 2018
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Arrington, Jodey C.
Texas · Dec 21, 2017
Bishop, Mike
· Dec 21, 2017
 R
Davidson, Warren
Ohio · Dec 21, 2017
 R
Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Dec 21, 2017
King, Steve
· Dec 21, 2017
Messer, Luke
· Dec 21, 2017
Black, Diane
· Dec 20, 2017
Brooks, Mo
· Dec 20, 2017
 R
Estes, Ron
Kansas · Dec 20, 2017
Marchant, Kenny
· Dec 20, 2017
 R
Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Dec 20, 2017
 R
Schweikert, David
Arizona · Dec 20, 2017
DeSantis, Ron
· Dec 18, 2017
Duncan, Jeff
· Dec 18, 2017
Gohmert, Louie
· Dec 18, 2017
Labrador, Raul
· Dec 18, 2017
Buck, Ken
· Dec 12, 2017
 R
Comer, James
Kentucky · Nov 9, 2017
Holding, George
· Nov 3, 2017
 R
Emmer, Tom
Minnesota · Nov 1, 2017
 R
Budd, Ted
North Carolina · Oct 5, 2017
Franks, Trent
· Oct 5, 2017
Gaetz, Matt
· Oct 5, 2017
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