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US HR7010

US HR7010
RISE Out of Poverty Act Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act


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Introduced
10/02/2018
In Committee
10/02/2018
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

115th Congress

Bill Summary

RISE Out of Poverty Act Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act

AI Summary

This bill, the Rewriting to Improve and Secure an Exit Out of Poverty Act or the RISE Out of Poverty Act, proposes several key changes to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program: It increases the state family assistance grant, adjusts the contingency fund, and provides matching grants for subsidized employment. The bill also eliminates time limits on TANF assistance during economic recessions, requires states to use a merit-based system in administering TANF, prohibits using federal TANF funds to replace state and local spending, and ensures TANF assistance meets families' basic economic needs. Additionally, the bill enhances state reporting requirements on child poverty, work outcomes, and services for individuals with disabilities. It also eliminates certain bars to TANF assistance, such as the ban on assistance for those convicted of drug felonies. Overall, the bill aims to improve the TANF program's ability to assist low-income families and promote employment and self-sufficiency.

Committee Categories

Budget and Finance

Sponsors (7)

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 10/02/2018)

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