House
Feb 6, 2002To reauthorize and improve the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.
Summary
Official
TANF Reauthorization Act of 2001 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to revise and extend the TANF program through FY 2008, with changes made to: (1) work and various other specified requirements and prohibitions; (2) penalties; (3) studies and reports; (4) minimum benefit rules; and (5) child care.
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Introduced(10/12/01)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
PM
Mr. MINK
(D) HI – 2
Cosponsors (33)
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Latest Action
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H144)
Feb 6, 2002