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Introduced
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
In Committee
02/28/2019
02/28/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act This bill prohibits states from using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants to provide assistance or services to families whose monthly incomes exceed twice the poverty line. Under current law, families must be financially needy and have a minor child to qualify for assistance; however, individual states determine the financial eligibility requirements.
AI Summary
This bill, the Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act, prohibits states from using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) grants to provide assistance or services to families whose monthly incomes exceed twice the poverty line. Under current law, families must be financially needy and have a minor child to qualify for TANF assistance, but individual states determine the specific financial eligibility requirements. This bill aims to target TANF funds to families who are truly in need, by setting a federal standard that limits assistance to those with incomes below 200% of the federal poverty level.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (3)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (on 02/28/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1473/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1473/BILLS-116hr1473ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1473/BILLS-116hr1473ih.pdf.pdf |
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