Bill Sponsor
House Bill 1246
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Improving Access to Work Act
Introduced
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 14, 2019
Overview
Text
Introduced
Feb 14, 2019
Latest Action
Feb 14, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
1246
Congress
116
Policy Area
Social Welfare
Social Welfare
Primary focus of measure is public assistance and Social Security programs; social services matters, including community service, volunteer, and charitable activities. Measures concerning such health programs as Medicare and Medicaid may fall under Health policy area.
Sponsorship by Party
Republican
Illinois
Republican
Nebraska
House Votes (0)
Senate Votes (0)
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary

Improving Access to Work Act

This bill requires states to use at least 25% of grant funds received under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for assistance, case management, supportive services, nonrecurring short-term benefits, and certain activities related to work and wages.

Text (1)
February 14, 2019
Actions (3)
02/14/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
02/14/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
02/14/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 4:17:42 PM