109 HR 3021 IH: TANF Extension Act of 2005 U.S. House of Representatives 2005-06-22 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

I 109th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 3021 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 22, 2005 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, 2005, and for other purposes.

1.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the TANF Extension Act of 2005.

2.

Extension of the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through September 30, 2005

(a)

In general

Activities authorized by part A of title IV of the Social Security Act, and by section 1108(b) of such Act, shall continue through September 30, 2005, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2004, 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 2005 at the level provided for such activities through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004. (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, 2005

Activities authorized by sections 429A and 1130(a) of the Social Security Act shall continue through September 30, 2005, in the manner authorized for fiscal year 2004, 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 2005 at the level provided for such activities through the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2004.