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H.R. 4539

Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act

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.

Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

Rep. Smith, Adrian [R-NE-3](R-NE)Sponsor
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  1. IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

    Ways and Means Committee
  2. Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

    Work and Welfare Subcommittee
  3. IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  4. IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

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