Federal Public Assistance Reform Act of 1980

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Federal Public Assistance Reform Act of 1980 - Requires that each State establish and maintain an approved jobfare program as a condition of its eligibility for Federal payments or other assistance under the: (1) program of aid to families with dependent children under the Social Security Act; (2) food stamp program under the Food Stamp Act of 1977; and (3) public housing and assisted housing programs under the United States Housing Act of 1937. Requires that such State jobfare program shall require every State resident applying for or receiving aid under such Federal public assistance program to perform work in return for, and as a condition for, such aid. Directs the appropriate Federal agencies to promulgate guidelines for approval, supervision, and oversight of such State jobfare programs and to transmit such guidelines to each House of Congress. Permits such guidelines to become effective only if neither House adopts a resolution disapproving them within 30 days. Exempts specified individuals from required participation in such programs including those who are: (1) under age 18 or over age 65; (2) disabled; (3) regularly employed for at least 40 hours a week; or (4) primarily …