HR 2842
115th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Employment and training programs
Poverty and welfare assistance
Wages and earnings
Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act
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34 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 26, 2017
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Jun 23, 2017
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jun 23, 2017
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 377 - 34 (Roll no. 322).
Jun 23, 2017
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union. (text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H5117-5118)
Jun 23, 2017
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Jun 23, 2017
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 2842.
Jun 23, 2017
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Jun 23, 2017
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5123-5125)
Jun 23, 2017
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 2842 as unfinished business.
Jun 23, 2017
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Jun 23, 2017
Mr. Smith (NE) moved that the committee rise.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Kilmer amendment No. 7.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Khanna amendment No. 6.
Jun 23, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 5, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Davis (IL) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Davidson amendment No. 5.
Jun 23, 2017
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Smith (NE) demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings until later in the legislative day.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Krishnamoorthi amendment No. 4.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bonamici amendment No. 3.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bost amendment No. 2.
Jun 23, 2017
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 396, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Foxx amendment No. 1.
Jun 23, 2017
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 2842.
Jun 23, 2017
The Speaker designated the Honorable Jeff Denham to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Jun 23, 2017
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 396 and Rule XVIII.
Jun 23, 2017
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2842 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-22. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. Also, the resolution makes in order at any time on the legislative day of June 22, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motion that the House suspend the rules relating to the bill H.R. 2353.
Jun 23, 2017
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 396. (consideration: CR H5114-5125)
Jun 22, 2017
Rule H. Res. 396 passed House.
Jun 21, 2017
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 396 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 2842 with 1 hour of general debate. Motion to recommit with or without instructions allowed. The resolution makes in order as original text for the purpose of amendment an amendment in the nature of a substitute consisting of the text of Rules Committee Print 115-22. The resolution makes in order only those further amendments printed in the Rules Committee report. Also, the resolution makes in order at any time on the legislative day of June 22, 2017, for the Speaker to entertain motion that the House suspend the rules relating to the bill H.R. 2353.
Jun 20, 2017
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 126.
Jun 20, 2017
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Ways and Means. H. Rept. 115-185.
Jun 15, 2017
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Jun 15, 2017
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 12, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 8, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 8, 2017
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 23, 2017 | House · vote #322 | On Passage | Passed | 377–34 | See who voted → |
Amendments to this bill
7
Amendments propose changes to this bill. Members vote on amendments separately before the final bill vote. An agreed amendment becomes part of the bill; a failed amendment does not.
7 agreed to
| Amendment | Sponsor | Status |
|---|---|---|
| HAMDT 148 | — | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 147 | Khanna, Ro | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 146 | Davidson, Warren | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 145 | Krishnamoorthi, Raja | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 144 | Bonamici, Suzanne | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 143 | Bost, Mike | Agreed to |
| HAMDT 142 | Foxx, Virginia | Agreed to |
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Plain-English summary
Accelerating Individuals into the Workforce Act
(Sec. 2) This bill amends title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act to require the Administration for Children & Families (ACF) to make grants to states for demonstration projects that provide wage subsidies to enable low-income individuals to enter and retain employment. At least one of these demonstration projects shall fund programs that offer apprenticeships registered under the National Apprenticeship Act.
States may use grant funds to subsidize an individual's wages for up to 12 months. The subsidy may be up to 50% of an individual's wages. Individuals are eligible for subsidized wages if they: (1) are recipients of TANF or similar state assistance or a noncustodial parent of a child receiving such assistance, (2) are unemployed when the subsidy begins, and (3) have an income below 200% of the poverty line.
States must ensure that participants in subsidized job programs do not displace current workers.
The ACF must reserve funding to carry out the bill from amounts in the Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Related & companion bills
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Bill text
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Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
2
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