SRES 438 · 94th Congress · Congress

A resolution to establish a select committee of the Senate to conduct an investigation and study of welfare fraud.

Introduced 1976-05-04· Sponsored by Sen. Buckley, James L. [R-NY]· Senate

Bill Progress

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Committee
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Senate Vote
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House
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.(1976-05-04)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Establishes the Senate Select Committee on Welfare Fraud to conduct an investigation of fraud and abuse, by recipients, providers, or employees, in Federal programs of public assistance. Authorizes the select committee to recommend the enactment of any new legislation or the amendment of any existing statute which it considers necessary or desirable to reduce or eliminate welfare fraud within existing Federal programs of public assistance. Provides that the select committee shall make a final report of the results of its investigation to the Senate no later than November 1, 1976. Limits to $350,000 the expenses of the select committee through November 1, 1976.…

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Cosponsors (1)

1 Republican