H.R. 5188 (112th): Ensuring Child Care for Working Families Act of 2012

Introduced:
Apr 27, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Jim McDermott [D-WA7]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on April 27, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Apr 27, 2012
Referred to Committee Apr 27, 2012
Cosponsors
16 cosponsors (16D) (show)
Committees

House Education and the Workforce

House Ways and Means

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Full Title

To provide guaranteed child care assistance for low-income families.

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Last updated Apr 27, 2012.
5 pages

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4/27/2012--Introduced.
Ensuring Child Care for Working Families Act of 2012 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to revise funding requirements for child care assistance to:
(1) guarantee child care assistance for a family with a dependent child requiring such care, if the total income of the family does not exceed 200% of the poverty line and the child care assistance will enable an individual in the family to accept employment, remain employed, or participate in an education or training activity; and
(2) include Indian tribes and tribal organizations as entities eligible for state grants in amounts equal to those granted to states.

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  • Title 42: THE PUBLIC HEALTH AND WELFARE
  • Chapter 7: SOCIAL SECURITY
  • Subchapter IV: GRANTS TO STATES FOR AID AND SERVICES TO NEEDY FAMILIES WITH CHILDREN AND FOR CHILD-WELFARE SERVICES
  • Part A: Block Grants to States for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
  • Section 618: Funding for child care