HR 2966 · 114th Congress · Social Welfare

Reducing Poverty through Employment Act

Introduced 2015-07-08· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]· House

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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 497.(2016-06-28)

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[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Reducing Poverty through Employment Act This bill amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to make it a purpose of the TANF program to reduce poverty by increasing employment entry, retention, and advancement.…

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H.R. 2966, Reducing Poverty through Employment Act

May 13, 2016

As ordered reported by the House Committee on Ways and Means on May 11, 2016

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Cosponsors (2)

2 Republicans
Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]SD
Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]NY