H.R. 1473
Referred to CommitteeFocusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
2/28/2019 • House
Summary
Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act
This bill prohibits states from using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants to provide assistance or services to families whose monthly incomes exceed twice the poverty line. Under current law, families must be financially needy and have a minor child to qualify for assistance; however, individual states determine the financial eligibility requirements.
Introduced in House • 2/28/2019
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Originated in the House
Introduced
February 28, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.
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Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act