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H.R. 3672 (109th)

TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005

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Introduced

7 September 2005

Last action

21 September 2005 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 109-68.

Sponsors

Rep. McCrery, Jim [R-LA-4], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Baker, Richard H. [R-LA-6], Rep. Jindal, Bobby [R-LA-1], Rep. Pickering, Charles W. "Chip" [R-MS-3], Rep. Alexander, Rodney [R-LA-5], Rep. Boustany, Charles W., Jr. [R-LA-3], Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2], Rep. Shaw, E. Clay, Jr. [R-FL-15], Rep. Johnson, Nancy L. [R-CT-6], Roger Wicker, Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Sheila Jackson Lee, Maxine Waters

Subjects

Taxation, Budget

Source updated

7 April 2025

Taxation · Budget

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Summary

TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005 - Directs the Secretary of Health and Human Services to pay each state family assistance grant payable for the first quarter of FY2006, as soon as practicable after the enactment of this Act. Provides that activities authorized by part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act shall continue through December 31, 2005, in the manner authorized for FY2005. Makes necessary appropriations for such purpose. Provides that grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority through the first quarter of FY2006 at the same level as provided through the first quarter of 2005. Extends the National Random Sample Study of Child Welfare and Child Welfare Waiver Authority through December 31, 2005. Provides that, between the enactment of this Act and August 31, 2006, a state shall be considered a needy state for purposes of the TANF Contingency Fund for State Welfare Programs if: (1) cash benefits under the state TANF program have been provided on a short-term, nonrecurring basis, to a family which has resided in another state that includes an area for which a major disaster has been declared as a result of Hurricane Katrina, and has traveled (not necessarily directly) to the state from such other state as a result of the hurricane; and (2) the state has determined that the family is not receiving cash benefits from any program funded under part A of any other state. Declares that no state match is required for such state payments. Provides that between the enactment of this Act and the end of FY2006: (1) the states of Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama shall be considered eligible for federal loans for State Welfare Programs; and (2) the cumulative dollar amount of all loans made to such a state by reason of this Act shall not exceed 20% of the state family assistance grant payable to the state for FY2006. Prohibits the imposition of a penalty against Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama for failure to repay such a loan or make any interest payment on it. Authorizes a state or tribe to use a grant made under the TANF program for any fiscal year to provide, without fiscal year limitation, any benefit or service that may be provided under the state or tribal TANF program to support needy families affected by Hurricane Katrina. Provides that benefits provided on a short-term, nonrecurring basis under a state TANF program, between the enactment of this Act and the end of FY2006, to meet a subsistence need of a family resulting from Hurricane Katrina shall not be considered assistance for purposes of mandatory work requirements and the five-year limit on assistance, Prohibits the Secretary from imposing a penalty on Louisiana, Mississippi, or Alabama for failure to comply with any provision of the TANF program between the enactment of this Act and the end of FY2006, if the failure resulted from Hurricane Katrina or reasonable conduct of the state in addressing needs of Hurricane Katrina victims. Designates each amount provided in this Act as an emergency requirement exempt from the budget enforcement requirements of H.Con. Res. 95 (109th Congress).

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Timeline

  1. 7 September 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 September 2005

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on the Budget, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 September 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 September 2005

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 8 September 2005

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate, read twice.

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 8 September 2005

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 8 September 2005

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H7766-7773)

    Source: Floor

  8. 8 September 2005

    Floor

    Mr. Thomas moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

  9. 8 September 2005

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H7766-7767)

    Source: Floor

  10. 8 September 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H7766-7767)

    Source: Floor

  11. 8 September 2005

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3672.

    Source: Floor

  12. 15 September 2005

    Action

    Cleared for White House.

  13. 15 September 2005

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S10149-10150)

    Source: Floor

  14. 15 September 2005

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S10149-10150)

    Source: Floor

  15. 16 September 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  16. 19 September 2005

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  17. 19 September 2005

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  18. 19 September 2005

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  19. 21 September 2005

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 109-68.

    Source: President

  20. 21 September 2005

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  21. 21 September 2005

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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