H.R.3567 - Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2011

To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores. view all titles (5)

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  • Official: To amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement policies to prevent assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program from being used in strip clubs, casinos, and liquor stores. as introduced.
  • Short: Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2011 as introduced.
  • Short: WIN for Children and Families Act as introduced.
  • Short: Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2012 as passed house.
  • Short: WIN for Children and Families Act as passed house.

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Charles Boustany

R-LA

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Result: Passed - February 01, 2012

Roll call number 20 in the House

Question: On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended: H R 3567 Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2011

Required percentage of 'Aye' votes: 2/3 (66%)
Percentage of 'aye' votes: 91%
 

Official Summary

2/1/2012--Passed House amended. Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2012 or WIN for Children and Families Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require a state to which a state family assistance gra
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2/1/2012--Passed House amended. Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2012 or WIN for Children and Families Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to require a state to which a state family assistance grant is made to maintain policies and practices necessary to prevent the use of state TANF assistance in any electronic benefit transfer transaction in a liquor store, casino or gambling establishment, or strip club. Defines "electronic benefit transfer transaction" as the use of a credit or debit card service, automated teller machine (ATM), point-of-sale terminal, or access to an online system for the withdrawal of funds or the processing of a payment for merchandise or a service. Establishes administrative penalties for states which have not reported on their implementation of or enforced such policies and practices.

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