H.R. 2943 · 112th Congress · 2011–2012
Short-Term TANF Extension Act
H.R. 2943 in the 112th Congress (2011–2012) became law — introduced on Sep 15, 2011, sponsored by Geoff Davis.
During the 112th Congress (2011–2012), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 15, 2011
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 112-35
What it does
Short-Term TANF Extension Act - Continues through December 31, 2011, and make appropriations through the first quarter of FY2012 for, grants to states, Puerto Rico, Guam, the Virgin Islands, and American Samoa for programs under part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families [TANF]) of title IV of the Social Security Act.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 15, 2011
- Passed the HouseSep 21, 2011
- Passed the SenateSep 23, 2011
- Sent to the PresidentSep 27, 2011
- Became lawSep 30, 2011
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 112-35. (Sep 30, 2011)
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- H.R. 3339: Standard DATA Act
Committees
- Budget Committee
- Ways and Means Committee
More
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