To reauthorize the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program through fiscal year 2003, and for other purposes.
Welfare Reform Extension Act of 2003 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA) to reauthorize and extend at current levels and under the same conditions TANF State family assistance and supplemental grants, general child care entitlement funding, and other described TANF program components through FY 2003.
Modifies the formula for determination of State family assistance grants. Makes appropriations for FY 2003 for such grants.
Amends SSA: (1) title XI to reauthorize and extend at the current levels and under the same conditions associated matching grants for the territories and child welfare demonstration authority; (2) title V (Maternal and Child Health Services) for the same with respect to continuance of abstinence education funding; and (3) title XIX (Medicaid) for the same with respect to continuance of transitional medical assistance.
Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and 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.
Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5185-5190)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2350.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5198-5199)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 6 (Roll no. 261).(text: CR H5185)
Roll Call #261 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 406 - 6 (Roll no. 261). (text: CR H5185)
Roll Call #261 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Health.
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S8846)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8846)
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 108-40.
Became Public Law No: 108-40.
Enacted as Public Law 108-40
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