US HR399 | 2017-2018 | 115th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 13-0)
Status: Introduced on June 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on June 21 2017 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2017-06-22 - Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Pending: House Subcommittee on Human Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States. Recognizes that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family. Expresses the belief that the federal government should treat everyone equally and that it is wrong to discriminate against parents who choose to get married before having children.
Title
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that welfare programs discourage marriage and hurt the institution of the family in the United States.
Sponsors
| Rep. Glenn Grothman [R-WI] | Rep. Jeff Duncan [R-SC] | Rep. Doug LaMalfa [R-CA] | Rep. David Rouzer [R-NC] |
| Rep. Andy Harris [R-MD] | Rep. Louie Gohmert [R-TX] | Rep. Steve King [R-IA] | Rep. Brian Babin [R-TX] |
| Rep. Paul Gosar [R-AZ] | Rep. Mike Johnson [R-LA] | Rep. Bob Gibbs [R-OH] | Rep. Pete Olson [R-TX] |
| Rep. Rick Allen [R-GA] |
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2017-06-22 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources. |
| 2017-06-21 | House | Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. |
| 2017-06-21 | House | Introduced in House |
Subjects
Families
Family relationships
Income tax credits
Marriage and family status
Poverty and welfare assistance
Family relationships
Income tax credits
Marriage and family status
Poverty and welfare assistance
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-resolution/399/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/115/bills/hres399/BILLS-115hres399ih.pdf |
