H.R. 535 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
To provide access to welfare tools to help Americans get back to work.
H.R. 535 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) was introduced on Feb 5, 2003, sponsored by Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá with 12 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 5, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 12
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
What it does
Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to make Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands, and Guam eligible for: (1) the TANF supplemental grant for population increases; (2) the TANF contingency fund; and (3) child care entitlement funds.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá (O-PR). Co-sponsors: 12 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 5, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on Health, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman. (Mar 17, 2003)
More bills from Aníbal Acevedo-Vilá in the 108th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2350: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2003
- S. 1276: Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act
- 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. 4589: TANF and Related Programs Continuation 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. 594: Social Security Fairness Act of 2003
Committees
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