H.R. 1773 — Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act

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Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act

This bill expands eligibility for the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program to include the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). It also makes certain TANF provisions, including those related to child support enforcement and mandatory work requirements, inapplicable to that territory.

In addition, the Department of Health and Human Services must

provide technical assistance to the CNMI on developing a plan to use its TANF funds; and
seek to negotiate an agreement with the CNMI that sets out how the territory's work, employment, and training programs will be assessed.

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2021-03-10
Introduced in House
2021-03-10
Introduced in House
2021-03-10
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E232)
2021-03-10
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
2021-03-10
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support.

Northern Marianas Family Assistance Act

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