H.R. 5853
Referred to CommitteePreserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act
Introduced 5/16/2018•115th Congress•House
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
6/4/2018 • House
Summary
Preserving Welfare for Needs Not Weed Act
This bill requires state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs to maintain policies preventing assistance under the TANF program from being used at an establishment that offers marijuana for sale.
Introduced in House • 5/16/2018
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Topics & Subjects
Policy Area: Social Welfare
Drug trafficking and controlled substancesDrug, alcohol, tobacco usePoverty and welfare assistance
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Originated in the House
Introduced
May 16, 2018
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
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Introduced in House5/16/2018