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US HR4536

US HR4536
Welfare for Needs not Weed Act


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Introduced
07/19/2021
In Committee
07/19/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023

Introduced Session

117th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To prohibit assistance provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy fami- lies from being accessed through the use of an electronic benefit transfer card at any store that offers marijuana for sale.

AI Summary

This bill, the "Welfare for Needs not Weed Act," proposes to prohibit the use of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) electronic benefit transfer (EBT) cards at any store that offers marijuana for sale. The bill amends the existing Social Security Act to add this restriction, which would take effect on October 1, 2022.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment

Sponsors (2)

Last Action

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 07/19/2021)

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