I 108th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 4589 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 16, 2004 Mr. Herger introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means A BILL To reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through September 30, 2004, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the TANF and Related Programs Continuation Act of 2004 .

2.

Extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through September 30, 2004

(a)

In general

Activities authorized by part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and by sections 510, 1108(b), and 1925 of such Act, shall continue through September 30, 2004, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2002, notwithstanding section 1902(e)(1)(A) of such Act, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. Grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004 at the level provided for such activities through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002. (b)

Conforming amendment

Section 403(a)(3)(H)(ii) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 603(a)(3)(H)(ii)) is amended by striking June 30 and inserting September 30.

3.

Extension of the national random sample study of child welfare and child welfare waiver authority through September 30, 2004

Activities authorized by sections 429A and 1130(a) of the Social Security Act shall continue through September 30, 2004, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2002, and out of any money in the Treasury of the United States not otherwise appropriated, there are hereby appropriated such sums as may be necessary for such purpose. Grants and payments may be made pursuant to this authority through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004 at the level provided for such activities through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2002.