Establishes the National Commission on the Reform of Income Maintenance Programs. Defines the membership of the 18-member Commission.
States that the Secretaries of Health, Education, and Welfare, and of Labor, individuals in private life, and Members of Congress shall be appointed to the Commission.
Directs the Commission to develop and draft proposed legislation to reform existing social welfare laws and programs in accordance with the purposes of promoting economy, efficiency, and improved service in the delivery of social services, and of reducing fraud in the Federal income maintenance programs.
Directs the Commission, in performing its function: (1) to hold public hearings, discussions, and meetings and receive such testimony as it deems necessary; (2) to study and analyze past and present social welfare policies and programs on the local, State, and Federal levels; (3) to consider the relationships among cash and in-kind income and job security programs, job creations, social services, and manpower programs; (4) to consult with persons knowledgeable in the development and administration of social welfare programs, including recipients of benefits; and (5) to regularly inform and consult with the relevant legislative committees of Congress and the relevant agencies of the executive branch.
Directs the Commission to submit its recommendation to the appropriate Committees of Congress and to the President within one year of the date of enactment of this Act.
Introduced in Senate
Referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
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