HR 4671 · 106th Congress · Social Welfare
Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2000
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Introduced2
Committee3
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Senate5
EnactedLatest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education, Training and Life-Long Learning.(2000-08-14)
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Responsible Fatherhood Act of 2000 - Title I: Public Awareness and Community Involvement in Fatherhood Issues - Amends part D (Child Support and Establishment of Paternity) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to direct the Secretary of Health and Human Services to award grants to States to: (1) develop and carry out media campaigns promoting the formation and maintenance of married two-parent families, strengthen fragile families, and promote responsible fatherhood; and (2) obtain donations of media access necessary for such campaigns. Requires the Secretary to contract with a fatherhood promotion organization (meeting certain requirements) to: (1) develop and distribute a media campaign to interested States, local governments, public agencies, and private nonprofit organizations; and (2) develop a national clearinghouse to assist States and communities to promote and support responsible fatherhood by making available to other States information regarding media campaigns and programs instituted by States using grant funds under this Act. Authorizes appropriations. Amends SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) to mandate block grants to States …
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