H.R. 4589 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004
H.R. 4589 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jun 16, 2004, sponsored by Wally Herger.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jun 16, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 108-262
What it does
TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004 - Amends title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend through September 30, 2004: (1) the TANF block grant program under part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF), including the sexual activity abstinence education program and eligibility for Medicaid under SSA title XIX; (2) the National Random Sample Study of Child Welfare under part B (Child and Family…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedJun 16, 2004
- Passed the HouseJun 22, 2004
- Passed the SenateJun 22, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentJun 24, 2004
- Became lawJun 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-262. (Jun 30, 2004)
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- H.R. 3182: Adoption Promotion Act of 2003
- H.R. 743: Social Security Protection Act of 2004
- S. 2231: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 5149: Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIII
- H.R. 173: Blind Empowerment Act of 2003
- S. 333: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 535: To provide access to welfare tools to help Americans get back to work.
- H.R. 594: Social Security Fairness Act of 2003
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