HR 4737 · 107th Congress · Social Welfare
WORK Act of 2002
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EnactedLatest: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 518.(2002-07-25)
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Personal Responsibility, Work, and Family Promotion Act of 2002 - Amends title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act (SSA) to reauthorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services (Secretary) to award state family assistance grants. Authorizes States to use grants for marriage promotion activities and requires the Secretary to make bonus grants to each state that has achieved formulated employment goals. Revises requirements for the consideration of certain child care expenditures in determining State compliance with contingency fund requirements. Revises State work participation requirements, incorporating a 40-hour work week standard, and creating a State superachiever participation rate credit. Revises requirements for the use of TANF grants. Repeals the Secretary's authority to make loans to State welfare programs and revises State work participation requirements. Authorizes the Secretary to establish TANF performance goals and plans. Makes appropriations for research, demonstrations, and technical assistance. Repeals waiver continuation authority. Promotion and Support of Responsible Fatherhood and Healthy Marriage Act of 2002 - Amends…
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CBO Cost Estimate
Congressional Budget OfficeH.R. 4737, Work, Opportunity, and Responsibility for Kids Act of 2002
Jul 18, 2002<p>Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Finance on June 26, 2002</p>
Full CBO report ↗H.R. 4737, Work, Opportunity, and Responsibility for Kids Act of 2002
Jul 18, 2002Cost estimate for the bill as ordered reported by the Senate Committee on Finance on June 26, 2002
Full CBO report ↗Official non-partisan budget analysis by the Congressional Budget Office
Cosponsors (13)
13 Republicans