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Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013

3/14/2024, 12:48 PM

Congressional Summary of HR 890

Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing, implementing, enforcing, or otherwise taking any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF-ACF-IM-2012-03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter or that reflects the same or similar policies.

Prohibits the Secretary also from authorizing, approving, modifying, or extending any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under the Social Security Act (SSA) that: (1) waives compliance with mandatory work requirements of SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF), or (2) authorizes an expenditure not otherwise allowable under a state TANF program with respect to compliance with such work requirements.

Rescinds and nullifies any waiver relating to the subject matter of the Information Memorandum granted before the enactment of this Act.

Extends through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for FY2012, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (except for the Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs), including the entitlement of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa to matching TANF grants. Makes appropriations for TANF activities through calendar 2013.

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Current Status of Bill HR 890

Bill HR 890 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 28, 2013. Bill HR 890 was introduced during Congress 113 and was introduced to the House on February 28, 2013.  Bill HR 890's most recent activity was Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of March 14, 2013

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 890

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
23
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
23
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 890

Primary Policy Focus

Social Welfare

Potential Impact Areas

- Administrative law and regulatory procedures
- Department of Health and Human Services
- Employment and training programs
- Poverty and welfare assistance

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 890

Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013
Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013
Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013
Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013
To prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 890

Dave Camp
Dave Camp
MichiganRepublican
Todd Young
Todd Young
IndianaRepublican
Daniel Webster
Daniel Webster
FloridaRepublican
Steve Southerland II
Steve Southerland II
FloridaRepublican
Steve Scalise
Steve Scalise
LouisianaRepublican
Todd Rokita
Todd Rokita
IndianaRepublican

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