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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Sep 24, 2003
Title I: Family Assistance Provisions - Extends through March 31, 2004, the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA), and related provisions, including those providing for abstinence education and for extending eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid (SSA title XIX) for six months for former TANF recipients, which were originally set expire on September 30, 2002.
(Sec. 102) Provides for a similar extension with respect to the national random sample study of child welfare under SSA title IV part B (Child and Family Services).
Title II: Tax Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the extension through December 31, 2004, of the authority for : (1) disclosure of tax return information to carry out income contingent repayment of student loans; and (2) Internal Revenue Service user fees.
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Title III: Trade Provisions - Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for an extension though March 31, 2004 of the authority for fees for certain customs services.
Title IV: Medicare Cost-Sharing Provisions - Amends SSA title XIX to provide for the extension through March 31, 2004, of Medicare cost-sharing for certain low-income individuals.
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Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] · R–CA
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Became Public Law No: 108-89.
Became Public Law No: 108-89.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection. (consideration: CR H9008-9011; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9008-9009)
Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to without objection.(consideration: CR H9008-9011; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H9008-9009)
Mrs. Johnson (CT) asked unanimous consent that the House agree to the Senate amendment.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S12209-12210)
Received in the Senate, read twice.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H8816)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H8816)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3146.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8815-8819)
Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committees on Energy and Commerce, and 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.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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