House Bill 5853
115th Congress(2017-2018)
Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on May 16, 2018
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
5853
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
Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act
This bill requires state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs to maintain policies preventing assistance under the TANF program from being used at an establishment that offers marijuana for sale.
May 16, 2018
06/04/2018
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
05/16/2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
05/16/2018
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
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