To prohibit a State from penalizing a single custodial parent of a child under age 11 for failing to meet work requirements under the State program funded under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act if the parent cannot find suitable child care.

Summary

Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to raise from six to 11 the maximum age of a child whose single custodial parent may not be penalized by a participating State for failing to meet work requirements under the State TANF program if the parent cannot find suitable child care.

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Timeline

1. 14 May 1997

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 14 May 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 14 May 1997

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 20 May 1997

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 14 May 1997 · Official file

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• Introduced in House (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
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