A bill to amend title IV of the Social Security Act to provide for a demonstration program of block grants to States in lieu of Federal matching or aid to families with dependent children.
Family Welfare Demonstration Program Act - Amends part A (Aid to Families with Dependent Children) of title IV of the Social Security Act to permit a State to participate in a block grant program in order to provide such assistance as in its judgment will most effectively benefit and promote the social welfare of children and families with children. Provides that a participating State, instead of receiving payments as presently provided under parts A and E (Foster Care and Adoption Assistance) of the Act, shall receive payments under the program.
Directs the Comptroller General to conduct a study and evaluation of the block grant program and to report to Congress concerning such study and evaluation.
Introduced in Senate
Read second time and referred to Senate Committee on Finance.
Committee on Finance requested executive comment from OMB; Treasury Department; Health and Human Services Department.
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