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H.R. 1246 116th Congress House

Improving Access to Work Act

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

Introduced: February 25, 2019 Introduced by: Darin LaHood 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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Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in House
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 Latest action February 14, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

 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 4
  • HR 4524 Reintroduced Bill Improving Access to Work Act
  • HR 5838 Reintroduction of Improving Access to Work Act
  • HR 1753 Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
  • S 802 Jobs and Opportunity with Benefits and Services for Success Act
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Republican 1
Ferguson, A.
· Feb 25, 2019
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Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Feb 25, 2019
Walorski, Jackie
· Feb 14, 2019
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