United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 6501 (110th)
Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008
Introduced
15 July 2008
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Status
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
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Summary
Investing in our Human Resources Act of 2008 - Amends the Social Security Act to create a new title XXII: Block Grants to States for Transitional Assistance. Creates the Transitional Assistance Trust Fund, consisting of amounts equivalent to taxes attributable to Internet gambling. Entitles each state to a grant each fiscal year for a transitional assistance program which provides for: (1) expanded education and job training opportunities for individuals who are, or were formerly, in foster care; (2) expanded post-secondary education and job training opportunities for individuals who are working in, or had worked in, declining sectors of the economy; and (3) a subsidy for public transportation for unemployed individuals. Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to establish a Safe Internet Gambling Practices Program to promote responsible Internet gambling behavior and awareness of unsafe Internet gambling practices.
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Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House (text)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 2008
Introduced in House (PDF)
Introduced in House · EN · 15 July 2008
Introduced in House
summary · EN · 15 July 2008
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/110th-congress/house-bill/6501
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/110/hr/6501