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HR 6242 115th Congress House

Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2018

Official title: To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to clarify the authority of tribal governments in regard to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program.

Introduced: June 27, 2018 See on congress.gov
Social Welfare Family servicesIndian lands and resources rightsIndian social and development programsPoverty and welfare assistance
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 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jul 10, 2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Jun 27, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Jun 27, 2018
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 10, 2018

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2018

This bill provides for a tribal government to lease land held in trust or in fee for the administration of a tribal Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 2128 Reintroduced Bill Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2019
  • HR 3026 Reintroduction of Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2015
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6242: Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2018. 115th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6242/
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"H.R. 6242: Tribal TANF Fairness Act of 2018." 115th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6242/.
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H.R. 6242, 115th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/115-HR-6242/.
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