S 636 · 100th Congress · Commerce
A bill to amend the Social Security Act to provide greater opportunity for individuals to achieve self-sufficiency, to amend the Trade Act of 1974 to authorize trade negotiations, and for other purposes.
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Introduced2
Committee3
Senate Vote4
House5
EnactedLatest: Committee on Finance. Hearings held on Title II. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 100-419, pt. 2.(1987-04-08)
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Title I: Investment in Human and Intellectual Capital Act of 1987 - Subtitle A: Greater Opportunities Through Work Act of 1987 - Greater Opportunities Through Work Act of 1987 - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) (AFDC) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement a coordinated program of activities designed to afford greater opportunities for individuals to achieve self-sufficiency through employment. Requires, with certain exceptions, that each AFDC recipient and each individual whose needs are included in making AFDC eligibility determinations be required to participate in all employment-related activities to which he or she is referred by the State. Authorizes States to require AFDC applicants to participate in an employment search program. Directs States to refer AFDC recipients to one or more employment-related activities, including: (1) employment search programs; (2) employment-related activities established under title IV of the Act or other Federal law; (3) employment in which the recipient is able to engage in training designed to conclude in such employment; and (4) education for individuals who have not obtained a high scho…
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