Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 2001

Senate Bill 501 - Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 2001: Overview, Status, and Impact

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Explore the details of Senate Bill 501 Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Social Welfare. Stay informed on legislative developments.

1/17/2023, 12:48 AM

Congressional Summary of S 501

Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 2001 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to restore the authority of States to transfer up to ten percent of TANF funds to carry out State programs pursuant to SSA title XX (Block Grants to States for Social Services).

Amends SSA title XX to: (1) restore funds to States and territories for FY 2001 and 2002 and each fiscal year thereafter; and (2) require the Secretary of Health and Human Services to compile information on State activities carried out under SSA title XX and report it annually to Congress.

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Current Status of Bill S 501

Bill S 501 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 8, 2001. Bill S 501 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on March 8, 2001. Bill S 501's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 8, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 501

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 501

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Aid to dependent children

- Block grants

- Cash welfare block grants

- Congress

- Congressional reporting requirements

- Economics and Public Finance

- Families

- Government Operations and Politics

- Government paperwork

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 501

Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 2001

A bill to amend titles IV and XX of the Social Security Act to restore funding for the Social Services Block Grant, to restore the ability of States to transfer up to 10 percent of TANF funds to carry out activities under such block grant, and to require an annual report on such activities by the Secretary of Health and Human Services.

Social Services Block Grant Restoration Act of 2001