H.R. 5149 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIII
H.R. 5149 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Sep 24, 2004, sponsored by Wally Herger. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Sep 24, 2004
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 108-308
What it does
Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIII - Continues through March 31, 2005, in the manner authorized for FY 2004, any activities authorized by part A of title IV (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of the Social Security Act (SSA), as well as: (1) the separate program for abstinence education; (2) the entitlement of U.S.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedSep 24, 2004
- Passed the HouseSep 30, 2004
- Passed the SenateSep 30, 2004
- Sent to the PresidentSep 30, 2004
- Became lawSep 30, 2004
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-308. (Sep 30, 2004)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Sep 30, 2004 · Passed416–0
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Welfare Reform Extension Act, Part VIIIHouse · Sep 30, 2004
More bills from Wally Herger in the 108th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2350: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2003
- S. 1276: Strengthen AmeriCorps Program Act
- H.R. 3182: Adoption Promotion Act of 2003
- H.R. 743: Social Security Protection Act of 2004
- S. 2231: Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2004
- H.R. 4589: TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004
- H.R. 173: Blind Empowerment Act of 2003
- S. 333: Elder Justice Act
- H.R. 535: To provide access to welfare tools to help Americans get back to work.
- H.R. 594: Social Security Fairness Act of 2003
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