Poverty And Welfare Assistance
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Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act [HB-1636]
Establishes the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys within the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights Office of the Staff Director to make a systematic study of the conditions affecting black men and boys.
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Next Step Act of 2019 [S.697]
A bill to reform sentencing, prisons, re-entry of prisoners, and law enforcement practices, and for other purposes.
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-1585]
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Violence Against Women Reauthorization Act of 2019 [HB-1585]
Modifies and reauthorizes through FY2024 programs and activities under the Violence Against Women Act that seek to prevent and respond to domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking. Among other things, the bill also authorizes new programs, makes changes to federal firearms laws, and establishes new protections to promote housing stability and economic security for victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking.
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Economic Development Act for Distressed Zones of 2019 [HB-1525]
Provides various tax credits related to economically distressed zones and establishes a procedure for state and local governments to apply for such zone designation. Specifically, the bill provides credits to taxpayers in an economically distressed zone based on the amount of (1) wages paid by an employer to employees, (2) depreciation and amortization allowances for business property, and (3) trade or business payments made for purchases of services or property. The bill also allows state and local governments to apply for a population census tract
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Protecting Our Widows and Widowers in Retirement (POWR) Act [HB-1540]
Increases Old Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance benefits for widows or widowers in two-income households by establishing an alternative benefit based on combined household benefits.
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Income Verification Act [HB-1495]
Directs states to use federal tax return information to verify an individual's income eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, Medicaid, or the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the food stamp program).
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Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act [HB-1505]
Applies specified federal laws regarding improper payment to state Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) programs. The Department of Health and Human Services must establish review and reporting requirements through regulations.
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Helping Americans Succeed by Measuring Outcomes Act [HB-1490]
(1) establishes certain performance measures for states receiving Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program grants, and (2) requires states to specify how they will allow for transitional periods of benefits for recipients who become ineligible for TANF benefits due to employment or an increase in wages.
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SAFE Act of 2019 Security And Financial Empowerment Act of 2019 [HB-1468]
To promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.
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Cost-of-Living Refund Act of 2019 [HB-1431]
Modifies the earned income tax credit to (1) increase its credit percentage and modify the phaseout amount, (2) include for purposes of the credit certain qualifying dependents and students, and (3) set forth requirements for advance payments of the credit.
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Coordinating Assistance for TANF Recipients Act [HB-1476]
Directs the Department of Health and Human Services to make grants under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program for state demonstration projects that provide coordinated case management to help TANF recipients increase their employment and self-sufficiency.
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Anti-Hunger Empowerment Act of 2019 [HB-1470]
Reduces administrative requirements for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program), authorizes funding to increase access to SNAP offices, and authorizes grants for community-based nonprofits to expand anti-hunger activities. The bill repeals existing provisions regarding administrative costs and authorizes the Department of Agriculture (USDA) to pay 75% of the administrative costs for state agencies to carry out new activities to increase the operating hours of SNAP offices, reduce wait times,
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Improving Transparency in TANF through Data Act [HB-1469]
Revises state reporting requirements under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Family (TANF) program. It eliminates the option for states to use certain sampling methods in their reporting and requires states to report additional information related to the work eligibility status and participation in work activities for individuals participating in TANF programs. The Department of Health and Human Services must also determine reporting requirements related to employment and earnings outcomes in consultation with the Department of Labor.
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EITC Modernization Act of 2019 [HB-1436]
Extends the earned income tax credit to taxpayers with certain dependents and to qualifying students. It also establishes a matching grant program for tax return preparation assistance for low-income taxpayers.
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Focusing State Efforts to Expand Opportunity Act [HB-1473]
Prohibits states from using Temporary Assistance for Needy Families grants to provide assistance or services to families whose monthly incomes exceed twice the poverty line. Under current law, families must be financially needy and have a minor child to qualify for assistance; however, individual states determine the financial eligibility requirements.
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SAFE Act of 2019 Security And Financial Empowerment Act of 2019 [S.627]
A bill to promote the economic security and safety of survivors of domestic violence, dating violence, sexual assault, or stalking, and for other purposes.
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Tax Extender and Disaster Relief Act of 2019 [S.617]
Extends certain tax credits and deductions expiring in 2018 and 2019, and provides disaster tax relief, including penalty-free withdrawal of retirement funds for disaster expenses.
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WORK Act Workforce Opportunity Realignment Kickstart Act [HB-1413]
Modifies requirements for states with respect to the administration of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Specifically, the bill (1) establishes new performance indicators related to employment and educational outcomes for states receiving TANF funds; (2) increases the percentage of TANF funds, from 30% to 50%, that may be used to support other state programs; and (3) allows states to use TANF funds to carry out certain workforce development programs. Under current law, states may use TANF funds to support other state programs
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Transparency in All Health Care Pricing Act of 2019 [HB-1409]
Requires the health care industry to publicly disclose the prices of products and services. Specifically, the bill requires entities that offer or furnish health care related products or services to the public, including health insurers and government agencies, to disclose the price for those products and services at the point of purchase and on the internet. The entities must disclose all prices, including wholesale, retail, and discounted prices, that are accepted as payment in full for products and services furnished to individual consumers.
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