H.R. 4978 · 111th Congress

To require States to take certain steps to address domestic and sexual violence among individuals receiving assistance under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families.

Stage
In committee
Sponsor
Gwen Moore
Introduced
2010-03-25
Latest action
2010-04-09 · Referred to the Subcommittee on Income Security and Family Support.

Summary

Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to change from discretionary authority to a mandate that states adopt and enforce standards and procedures to ensure the right and entitlement of victims of domestic and sexual violence seeking or receiving TANF under the state program.