HR 5842
115th Congress
House
Social Welfare
Census and government statistics
Economic performance and conditions
Employment and training programs
Government information and archives
Performance measurement
Poverty and welfare assistance
State and local finance
State and local government operations
Wages and earnings
Helping Americans Succeed by Measuring Outcomes Act
Introduced: May 16, 2018
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
May 16, 2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.
May 16, 2018
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
Helping Americans Succeed by Measuring Outcomes Act
This bill (1) establishes certain performance measures for states receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program grants, and (2) requires states to specify how they will allow for transitional periods of benefits for recipients who become ineligible for TANF benefits due to employment or an increase in wages.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Committees of jurisdiction
3
Cosponsors
1