Medicaid and TANF Waiver Fairness Act of 1997 - Amends title XI of the Social Security Act (SSA) to establish a 270-day post-receipt deadline for the approval or denial by the Secretary of Health and Human Services of an application for a waiver of certain Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) and Medicaid program requirements under SSA title IV part A and title XIX, respectively, for certain State (welfare reform) demonstration projects. Deems a waiver application approved after the deadline passes if the Secretary has not given the applicant written notice of denial. Requires a written explanation to the Congress within 15 days after any waiver application denial.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to House Ways and Means
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Commerce, 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 House Commerce
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health and Environment, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Chairman.
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