HR-2940 : Became Public Law


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.


Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2019-07-05PresidentBecame Public Law No: 116-27.House floor actions
2019-07-05PresidentSigned by President.House floor actions
2019-06-28FloorPresented to President.House floor actions
2019-06-28FloorMessage on Senate action sent to the House.Senate
2019-06-27FloorPassed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S4648)Senate
2019-06-04IntroReferralReceived in the Senate, read twice.Senate
2019-06-03FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2019-06-03VoteOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 357 - 55 (Roll no. 233). (text: CR H4195)House floor actions
2019-06-03FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4204-4205)House floor actions
2019-06-03FloorAt the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.House floor actions
2019-06-03FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2940.House floor actions
2019-06-03FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4195-4198)House floor actions
2019-06-03FloorMr. Davis, Danny K. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.House floor actions
2019-05-23IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.House floor actions
2019-05-23IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Social Welfare
Related Subjects
  • Appropriations
  • Executive agency funding and structure
  • Poverty and welfare assistance
Related Geographic Entities
Related Organizations
  • Department of the Treasury

Related Bills

See Related Bills