H.R. 2940 · 116th Congress · 2019–2020
To extend the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families and related programs through September 30, 2019.
H.R. 2940 in the 116th Congress (2019–2020) became law — introduced on May 23, 2019, sponsored by Danny K. Davis with 2 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 116th Congress (2019–2020), Donald Trump was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 23, 2019
- Co-sponsors
- 2
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 116-27
What it does
This bill extends appropriations through September 30, 2019, for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program grants to states and related assistance grants to U.S. territories such as Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Danny K. Davis (D-IL). Co-sponsors: 2 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2019
- Passed the HouseJun 3, 2019
- Passed the SenateJun 27, 2019
- Sent to the PresidentJun 28, 2019
- Became lawJul 5, 2019
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 116-27. (Jul 5, 2019)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Jun 3, 2019 · Passed357–55
Every roll call vote on this bill
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- S. 4091: Emergency Aid for Returning Americans Affected by Coronavirus Act
- S. 578: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 141: Social Security Fairness Act of 2019
- H.R. 208: Guam Supplemental Security Income Equality Act
- H.R. 860: Social Security 2100 Act
- H.R. 1407: ALS Disability Insurance Access Act of 2019
- H.R. 1695: Community Services Block Grant Reauthorization Act of 2019
- H.R. 1903: Younger Onset Alzheimer’s Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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