S. 3397 (112th): Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2012

Introduced:
Jul 18, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Sen. Orrin Hatch [R-UT]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This bill was introduced on July 18, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Jul 18, 2012
Referred to Committee Jul 18, 2012
Cosponsors
17 cosponsors (17R) (show)
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Full Title

A bill to prohibit waivers relating to compliance with the work requirements for the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.

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Last updated Jul 18, 2012.
6 pages

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7/18/2012--Introduced.
Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2012 - Prohibits the Secretary of Health and Human Services (HHS) from finalizing, implementing, enforcing, or otherwise taking any action to give effect to the Information Memorandum dated July 12, 2012 (Transmittal No. TANF-ACF-IM-2012-03), or to any administrative action relating to the same subject matter or that reflects the same or similar policies.
Prohibits the Secretary also from authorizing, approving, modifying, or extending any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under the Social Security Act (SSA) that:
(1) waives compliance with mandatory work requirements of SSA title IV part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF), or
(2) authorizes an expenditure not otherwise allowable under a state TANF program with respect to compliance with such work requirements.
Rescinds and nullifies any waiver relating to the subject matter of the Information Memorandum granted before the enactment of this Act.

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