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Version 49 · Public Law · Jun 30, 2004
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TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004 - Amends title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to extend through September 30, 2004: (1) the TANF block grant program under part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF), including the sexual activity abstinence education program and eligibility for Medicaid under SSA title XIX; (2) the National Random Sample Study of Child Welfare under part B (Child and Family Services); and (3) demonstration projects likely to promote the objectives of part B (Child and Family Services) or part E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance). Makes appropriations for such purposes. Authorizes grants and payments pursuant to such authority through the fourth quarter of FY 2004 at the level provided for such activities through the fourth quarter of FY 2002.
People & committees
Rep. Herger, Wally [R-CA-2] · R–CA
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 108-262.
Became Public Law No: 108-262.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7200-7201)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Received in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7200-7201)
Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4665)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4665)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4589.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4665-4669)
Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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