US HB4978 | 2009-2010 | 111th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 2-0)
Status: Introduced on March 25 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on March 25 2010 - 25% progression, died in chamber
Action: 2010-04-09 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to change from discretionary authority to a mandate that states adopt and enforce standards and procedures to ensure the right and entitlement of victims of domestic and sexual violence seeking or receiving TANF under the state program.
Title
To require States to take certain steps to address domestic and sexual violence among individuals receiving assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.
Sponsors
| Rep. Gwen Moore [D-WI] | Rep. Fortney Stark [D-CA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2010-04-09 | Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support. | |
| 2010-03-25 | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
Subjects
Crime victims
Domestic violence and child abuse
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex offenses
Social welfare
State and local government operations
Domestic violence and child abuse
Poverty and welfare assistance
Sex offenses
Social welfare
State and local government operations
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/111th-congress/house-bill/4978/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/111/bills/hr4978/BILLS-111hr4978ih.pdf |
