H.R. 3567 · 112th Congress
Welfare Integrity Now for Children and Families Act of 2012
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Charles Boustany
- Introduced
- 2011-12-06
- Latest action
- 2012-02-02 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
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.