To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.
The bill’s titles are written by its sponsor.
Sponsor and status
115th Congress (2017–2019)
This bill was introduced on May 24, 2018, in a previous session of Congress, but it did not receive a vote.
Although this bill was not enacted, its provisions could have become law by being included in another bill. It is common for legislative text to be introduced concurrently in multiple bills (called companion bills), re-introduced in subsequent sessions of Congress in new bills, or added to larger bills (sometimes called omnibus bills).
35 Cosponsors (35 Republicans)
Position statements
What legislators are saying
“Smith Welfare Reform Bill Approved by Ways and Means Committee”
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Rep. Adrian Smith [R-NE3]
(Sponsor)
on May 24, 2018
“Bishop Fights for Improved Access to Child Care and Apprenticeships in JOBS for Success Act”
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Rep. Mike Bishop [R-MI8, 2015-2018]
(Co-sponsor)
on May 24, 2018
“Rep. Chu Amendment to TANF Reauthorization Would Have Encouraged States to Help Parents Return to Work”
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Rep. Judy Chu [D-CA28]
on May 24, 2018
History
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May 17, 2018
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Introduced
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May 23, 2018
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Considered by House Committee on Ways and Means
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May 24, 2018
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Ordered Reported
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Jun 13, 2018
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Reported by House Committee on Ways and Means
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H.R. 5861 (115th) was a bill in the United States Congress.
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