An amendment comprised of several amendments en bloc to reduce the costs of the bill by $509 million (10 percent) over five years by requiring states to implement immediate wage withholding for child support payments, even when the parent is not in arrears. The amendment also tries to more sharply focus the child care transition program, and terminates, effective October 1, 1991, the bill's provisions for an increased federal match for states that increase their AFDC benefits.

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Amendment Number
577
Description
An amendment comprised of several amendments en bloc to reduce the costs of the bill by $509 million (10 percent) over five years by requiring states to implement immediate wage withholding for child support payments, even when the parent is not in arrears. The amendment also tries to more sharply focus the child care transition program, and terminates, effective October 1, 1991, the bill's provisions for an increased federal match for states that increase their AFDC benefits.
Congress
100
Type
HAMDT
Latest Action Date
Dec 16, 1987
Latest Action Text
Amendment Passed in Committee of the Whole by Recorded Vote: 336 - 87 (Record Vote No: 485).
Submitted Date
Dec 16, 1987
Chamber
House of Representatives
Update Date
Aug 14, 2021
Amendment 577 — Informed