Bill113th CongressFiled May 7, 2013Social Welfare
S. 873
Drug Free Families Act of 2013
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (May 7, 2013)
Drug Free Families Act of 2013 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require state TANF programs to implement a program to test TANF applicants and recipients for illegal drug use.
Requires state TANF programs to deny assistance to individuals who test positive for illegal drugs and individuals convicted of drug-related crimes.
What just happenedMay 7, 2013
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA](R-LA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in SenateMay 7, 2013
- May 7, 2013IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.
- May 7, 2013IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate