Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013

Bill: 113-hr-890
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4]
Introduced: 2013-02-28
Policy area: Social Welfare
Subjects: Administrative law and regulatory procedures

Department of Health and Human Services

Employment and training programs

Poverty and welfare assistance
Latest action: action_date: 2013-03-14
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance.

Summaries:
action_date: 2013-02-28
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 - 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Rescinds and nullifies any waiver relating to the subject matter of the Information Memorandum granted before the enactment of this Act.</p>

action_date: 2013-03-11
action_desc: Reported to House without amendment, Part I
text: <p><b>(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)</b></p> <p>Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 - 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Rescinds and nullifies any waiver relating to the subject matter of the Information Memorandum granted before the enactment of this Act.</p>

action_date: 2013-03-13
action_desc: Passed House amended
text: <p>Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 - 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. </p> <p>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.</p> <p>Rescinds and nullifies any waiver relating to the subject matter of the Information Memorandum granted before the enactment of this Act.</p> Extends through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for FY2012, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (except for the Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs), including the entitlement of Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Guam, and American Samoa to matching TANF grants. Makes appropriations for TANF activities through calendar 2013.

tv_txt: I 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Camp (for himself, Mr. Kline , Mr. Scalise , and Mr. Southerland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take 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 set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void.

tv_txt: IIB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 14, 2013 Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance AN ACT 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take 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 set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void. 3. Extension of the temporary assistance for needy families program and related programs through December 31, 2013 Activities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act (other than under section 403(b) of such Act) shall continue through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2012, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. Grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority on a quarterly basis through the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 at the level provided for such activities for the corresponding quarter of fiscal year 2012. 4. Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 8 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 [Report No. 113–13, Part I] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES February 28, 2013 Mr. Camp (for himself, Mr. Kline , Mr. Scalise , and Mr. Southerland ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means , and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce , for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned March 11, 2013 Additional sponsors: Mr. Griffin of Arkansas , Mr. Graves of Georgia , Mr. Young of Indiana , Mr. Paulsen , Ms. Jenkins , Mr. Reichert , Mr. Price of Georgia , Mr. Jones , Mr. Jordan , Mr. Roe of Tennessee , Mr. Garrett , Mr. Reed , Mr. Posey , Mr. Miller of Florida , Mr. Webster of Florida , Mr. Nunnelee , Mr. Goodlatte , Mr. Huizenga of Michigan , Mr. Carter , and Mr. Rokita March 11, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means March 11, 2013 The Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving Work Requirements for Welfare Programs Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take 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 set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act (42 U.S.C. 601 et seq.) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void.

March 11, 2013 Reported from the Committee on Ways and Means March 11, 2013 The Committee on Education and the Workforce discharged; committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: IB 113th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 890 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN ACT 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.

1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Preserving the Welfare Work Requirement and TANF Extension Act of 2013 . 2. Prohibition on TANF waivers relating to compliance with the TANF work requirements (a) In general Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Secretary of Health and Human Services may not do the following: (1) Finalize, implement, enforce, or otherwise take 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 set forth in the Information Memorandum or that reflects the same or similar policies as those set forth in the Information Memorandum. (2) Authorize, approve, renew, modify, or extend any experimental, pilot, or demonstration project under section 1115 of the Social Security Act ( 42 U.S.C. 1315 ) that waives compliance with a requirement of section 407 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 607 ) through a waiver of section 402 of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 602 ) or that provides authority for an expenditure which would not otherwise be an allowable use of funds under a State program funded under part A of title IV of such Act ( 42 U.S.C. 601 et seq. ) with respect to compliance with the work requirements in section 407 of such Act to be regarded as an allowable use of funds under that program for any period. (b) Rescission of waivers Any waiver relating to the subject matter set forth in the Information Memorandum or described in subsection (a)(2) that is granted before the date of the enactment of this Act is hereby rescinded and shall be null and void. 3. Extension of the temporary assistance for needy families program and related programs through December 31, 2013 Activities authorized by part A of title IV and section 1108(b) of the Social Security Act (other than under section 403(b) of such Act) shall continue through December 31, 2013, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2012, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. Grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority on a quarterly basis through the first quarter of fiscal year 2014 at the level provided for such activities for the corresponding quarter of fiscal year 2012. 4. Budgetary effects The budgetary effects of this Act, for the purpose of complying with the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010, shall be determined by reference to the latest statement titled Budgetary Effects of PAYGO Legislation for this Act, submitted for printing in the Congressional Record by the Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, provided that such statement has been submitted prior to the vote on passage.

Passed the House of Representatives March 13, 2013. Karen L. Haas, Clerk.