House Bill 1773
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 10, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
1773
Congress
117
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
Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act
This bill expands eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). It also makes certain TANF provisions, including those related to child support enforcement and mandatory work requirements, inapplicable to that territory.
In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must
- provide technical assistance to the CNMI on developing a plan to use its TANF funds; and
- seek to negotiate an agreement with the CNMI that sets out how the territory's work, employment, and training programs will be assessed.
March 10, 2021
03/10/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
03/10/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
03/10/2021
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E232)
03/10/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Mar 8, 2023 8:12:14 PM