H.R. 1160 · 109th Congress · 2005–2006
Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2005
H.R. 1160 in the 109th Congress (2005–2006) became law — introduced on Mar 8, 2005, sponsored by Wally Herger.
During the 109th Congress (2005–2006), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 8, 2005
- Co-sponsors
- 0
- Policy area
- Social Welfare
- Public law
- Public Law 109-4
What it does
Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2005 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to extend through June 30, 2005, the TANF program, the national random sample study of child welfare, and child welfare waiver authority.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 8, 2005
- Passed the HouseMar 14, 2005
- Passed the SenateMar 15, 2005
- Sent to the PresidentMar 17, 2005
- Became lawMar 25, 2005
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 109-4. (Mar 25, 2005)
More bills from Wally Herger in the 109th Congress
Other Social Welfare bills in the 109th Congress
- H.R. 3021: TANF Extension Act of 2005
- H.R. 3672: TANF Emergency Response and Recovery Act of 2005
- H.R. 4635: TANF and Child Care Continuation Act of 2005
- S. 2320: A bill to make available funds included in the Deficit Reduction Act of 2005 for the Low-Income…
- H.R. 5865: Returned Americans Protection Act of 2006
- S. 3525: Child and Family Services Improvement Act of 2006
- H.R. 6197: Older Americans Act Amendments of 2006
- H.R. 6326: To clarify the provision of nutrition services to older Americans.
- S. 4091: Social Security Trust Funds Restoration Act of 2006
- H.R. 147: Social Security Fairness Act of 2005
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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