HR 4018 · 99th Congress · Social Welfare

A bill to amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to prohibit AFDC payments to unmarried minor parents who are living away from home.

Introduced 1986-01-21· Sponsored by Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Public Assistance and Unemployment Compensation.(1986-02-13)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Amends part A (Aid to Families With Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require a State plan to deny assistance to an individual under age 18 who is not and has never been married and who is responsible for the care of a dependent child (or is pregnant), unless such individual lives with a parent or legal guardian. Makes such requirement inapplicable if: (1) such individual has no parent or legal guardian who is living and whose whereabouts are known; (2) the health and safety of the child or individual would be jeopardized if such individual lived with the parent or legal guardian; or (3) such individual has not lived at home for at least one year prior to the child's birth or making a claim for AFDC payments.…

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