HR-2126 : Still Just a Bill

What Works to Move Welfare Recipients into Jobs Act

This bill modifies requirements for the Department of Health and Human Services to research practices and projects that have moved recipients under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program into jobs.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2017-04-28CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.House committee actions
2017-04-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-04-25IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.House floor actions
2017-04-25IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Vern Buchanan [R] (FL-16)
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Policy Area :

Social Welfare
See Subjects
  • Child safety and welfare
  • Employment and training programs
  • Government information and archives
  • Marriage and family status
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
  • Research administration and funding
  • State and local government operations
  • Teenage pregnancy

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