US HB1769 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 2-0)
Status: Introduced on May 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on May 5 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-05-11 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Drug Free Families Act of 2011 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF programs to implement a program to test TANF applicants and recipients for illegal drug use. Requires state TANF programs to deny assistance to individuals who test positive for illegal drugs and individuals convicted of drug-related crimes.
Title
Drug Free Families Act of 2011
Sponsors
| Rep. Charles Boustany [R-LA] | Rep. Kenny Marchant [R-TX] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-05-11 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. |
| 2011-05-05 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Same As/Similar To
SB83 (Same As) 2011-01-25 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
HB3193 (Related) 2011-10-17 - Referred for a period ending not later than October 17, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Human Resources, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.
HB3193 (Related) 2011-10-17 - Referred for a period ending not later than October 17, 2011, (or for a later time if the Chairman so designates) to the Subcommittee on Human Resources, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the subcommittee concerned.
Subjects
Drug trafficking and controlled substances
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social welfare
Drug, alcohol, tobacco use
Poverty and welfare assistance
Social welfare
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-bill/1769/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hr1769/BILLS-112hr1769ih.pdf |
