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114-hr-2966114th Congress

Reducing Poverty through Employment Act

Sponsored By: Representative Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]

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Summary

Reducing Poverty through Employment Act This bill amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to make it a purpose of the TANF program to reduce poverty by increasing employment entry, retention, and advancement.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Smith, Jason [R-MO-8]

MO • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Noem, Kristi L. [R-SD-At Large]

    SD • R

    Sponsored 7/8/2015

  • Rep. Reed, Tom [R-NY-23]

    NY • R

    Sponsored 5/10/2016

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