HR 3468 · 97th Congress · Social Welfare

Social Welfare Amendments of 1981

Introduced 1981-05-06· Sponsored by Rep. Bafalis, L. A. (Skip) [R-FL-10]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: See H.R.3982.(1981-07-31)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Social Welfare Amendments of 1981 - Title I: Amendments to the Program of Aid to Families with Dependent Children - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to determine ineligible for aid any family whose resources, other than a home and an automobile, exceed $1,000. Authorizes a State to consider as income food stamps and any rent or housing subsidy (to the extent they duplicate the amount of AFDC allotted for food or housing). Provides that, in determining a child's need for AFDC, the finances of a stepparent or any other unrelated person living in the home (other than a bona fide tenant) shall be taken into consideration. Revises earned income disregards. Includes as earned income an individual's earned income advance. Excludes any family from receiving AFDC if the family's total income, without disregards, exceeds 150 percent of the State's standard of need. Revises the community work experience program. Requires a State AFDC plan to operate such a program. Requires such a program, among other things, to: (1) not displace currently employed individuals; (2) provide reasonable work conditions; (3) not require unreasonable tr…

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