House Bill 1473
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1473
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.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
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.
February 28, 2019
02/28/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
02/28/2019
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
02/28/2019
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 1, 2022 5:03:32 PM