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HR 5838 115th Congress House

Improving Access to Work Act

Official title: To amend title IV-A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

Introduced: May 18, 2018 Introduced by: LaHood, Darin Republican · Illinois See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Employment and training programsGovernment trust fundsPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local finance
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Became law
Jun 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
May 16, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action June 4, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Improving Access to Work Act

This bill requires states to use at least 25% of grant funds received under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for assistance, case management, supportive services, nonrecurring short-term benefits, and certain activities related to work and wages.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 3692 Related bill Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
  • HR 5861 Related bill Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · May 18, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5838: Improving Access to Work Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5838/
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