House Bill 5842
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Helping Americans Succeed by Measuring Outcomes Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5842
Congress
115
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
Helping Americans Succeed by Measuring Outcomes Act
This bill (1) establishes certain performance measures for states receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program grants, and (2) requires states to specify how they will allow for transitional periods of benefits for recipients who become ineligible for TANF benefits due to employment or an increase in wages.
May 16, 2018
06/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
05/16/2018
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
05/16/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:39:30 PM