[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 10, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E232]
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                NORTHERN MARIANAS FAMILY ASSISTANCE ACT

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                  HON. GREGORIO KILILI CAMACHO SABLAN

                    of the northern mariana islands

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 10, 2021

  Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, today I introduce the Northern Marianas 
Family Assistance Act. This legislation will make long overdue 
amendments to the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (``TANF'') 
program to include the Northern Mariana Islands.
  The TANF program provides a lifeline to low-income families with 
children to meet ongoing needs. Benefits such as childcare, workforce 
education and training, and food assistance gives families a chance 
when times get tough. But the benefits of this block grant program are 
not available in the Marianas.
  My bill addresses this inequity.
  As we continue to address the economic challenges caused by the 
coronavirus pandemic, inclusion in the TANF program would ensure that 
working families with children in the Marianas can continue to put food 
on the table and have a roof over their head.

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