H.R. 3659 · 112th Congress
Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act
- Stage
- Passed a chamber
- Sponsor
- Erik Paulsen
- Introduced
- 2011-12-14
- Latest action
- 2011-12-15 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Summary
Welfare Integrity and Data Improvement Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of SSA title IV to extend the TANF program through FY2012.
Directs the Secretary of HHS to designate standard data elements for any category of information required to be reported under TANF.
Requires states to maintain policies and practices necessary to prevent the use of state TANF assistance in any transaction in any: (1) liquor store; (2) casino, gambling casino, or gaming establishment; or (3) retail establishment which provides adult-oriented entertainment in which performers disrobe or perform in an unclothed state for entertainment.
Prescribes an administrative penalty for states which failure to enforce such requirement.