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HR 5854 115th Congress House

Improving Transparency in TANF through Data Act

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

Introduced: May 16, 2018 Introduced by: Schweikert, David Republican · Arizona See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Employment and training programsGovernment information and archivesPoverty and welfare assistanceState and local government operations
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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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 Transparency in TANF through Data Act

This bill expands data and reporting requirements for states under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

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 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 5
All 5 Republican 5
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Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jun 6, 2018
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · May 16, 2018
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · May 16, 2018
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · May 16, 2018
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Weber, Randy K. Sr.
Texas · May 16, 2018
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 5854: Improving Transparency in TANF through Data Act. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5854/
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"H.R. 5854: Improving Transparency in TANF through Data Act." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-5854/.
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