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House Report 104-725 - PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY AND WORK OPPORTUNITY RECONCILIATION ACT OF 1996

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SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
SEC. 2. TABLE OF CONTENTS.
TITLE I--BLOCK GRANTS FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
SEC. 101. FINDINGS.
SEC. 102. REFERENCE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
SEC. 103. BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES.
`PART A--BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
`SEC. 401. PURPOSE.
`SEC. 402. ELIGIBLE STATES; STATE PLAN.
`SEC. 403. GRANTS TO STATES.
`SEC. 404. USE OF GRANTS.
`SEC. 405. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS.
`SEC. 406. FEDERAL LOANS FOR STATE WELFARE PROGRAMS.
`SEC. 407. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 408. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 409. PENALTIES.
`SEC. 410. APPEAL OF ADVERSE DECISION.
`SEC. 411. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING.
`SEC. 412. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION BY INDIAN TRIBES.
`SEC. 413. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES.
`SEC. 414. STUDY BY THE CENSUS BUREAU.
`SEC. 415. WAIVERS.
`SEC. 416. ADMINISTRATION.
`SEC. 417. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL AUTHORITY.
`SEC. 419. DEFINITIONS.
`SEC. 1108. ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM, AND AMERICAN SAMOA; LIMITATION ON TOTAL PAYMENTS.
SEC. 104. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, OR PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS.
SEC. 105. CENSUS DATA ON GRANDPARENTS AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS FOR THEIR GRANDCHILDREN.
SEC. 106. REPORT ON DATA PROCESSING.
SEC. 107. STUDY ON ALTERNATIVE OUTCOMES MEASURES.
SEC. 108. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
SEC. 109. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD STAMP ACT OF 1977 AND RELATED PROVISIONS.
SEC. 110. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS.
SEC. 111. DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE OF COUNTERFEIT-RESISTANT SOCIAL SECURITY CARD REQUIRED.
SEC. 112. MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTAIN LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS PROGRAM.
SEC. 113. SECRETARIAL SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
SEC. 114. ASSURING MEDICAID COVERAGE FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES.
`ASSURING COVERAGE FOR CERTAIN LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
SEC. 115. DENIAL OF ASSISTANCE AND BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DRUG-RELATED CONVICTIONS.
SEC. 116. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION RULE.
TITLE II--SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
SEC. 200. REFERENCE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
Subtitle A--Eligibility Restrictions
SEC. 201. DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS FOR 10 YEARS TO INDIVIDUALS FOUND TO HAVE FRAUDULENTLY MISREPRESENTED RESIDENCE IN ORDER...SEC. 202. DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS FOR FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS.
SEC. 203. TREATMENT OF PRISONERS.
SEC. 204. EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS.
Subtitle B--Benefits for Disabled Children
SEC. 211. DEFINITION AND ELIGIBILITY RULES.
SEC. 212. ELIGIBILITY REDETERMINATIONS AND CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEWS.
SEC. 213. ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 214. REDUCTION IN CASH BENEFITS PAYABLE TO INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS WHOSE MEDICAL COSTS ARE COVERED BY PRIVATE...SEC. 215. REGULATIONS.
Subtitle C--Additional Enforcement Provision
SEC. 221. INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF LARGE PAST-DUE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME BENEFITS.
SEC. 222. REGULATIONS.
Subtitle D--Studies Regarding Supplemental Security Income Program
SEC. 231. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM.
`ANNUAL REPORT ON PROGRAM
SEC. 232. STUDY BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE.
TITLE III--CHILD SUPPORT
SEC. 300. REFERENCE TO SOCIAL SECURITY ACT.
Subtitle A--Eligibility for Services; Distribution of Payments
SEC. 301. STATE OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES.
SEC. 302. DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTIONS.
`SEC. 457. DISTRIBUTION OF COLLECTED SUPPORT.
SEC. 303. PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS.
SEC. 304. RIGHTS TO NOTIFICATION OF HEARINGS.
Subtitle B--Locate and Case Tracking
SEC. 311. STATE CASE REGISTRY.
SEC. 312. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
`SEC. 454B. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS.
SEC. 313. STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES.
`SEC. 453A. STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES.
SEC. 314. AMENDMENTS CONCERNING INCOME WITHHOLDING.
SEC. 315. LOCATOR INFORMATION FROM INTERSTATE NETWORKS.
SEC. 316. EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE.
SEC. 317. COLLECTION AND USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR USE IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
Subtitle C--Streamlining and Uniformity of Procedures
SEC. 321. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM STATE LAWS.
SEC. 322. IMPROVEMENTS TO FULL FAITH AND CREDIT FOR CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS.
SEC. 323. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT IN INTERSTATE CASES.
SEC. 324. USE OF FORMS IN INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 325. STATE LAWS PROVIDING EXPEDITED PROCEDURES.
Subtitle D--Paternity Establishment
SEC. 331. STATE LAWS CONCERNING PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT.
SEC. 332. OUTREACH FOR VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT.
SEC. 333. COOPERATION BY APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF PART A ASSISTANCE.
Subtitle E--Program Administration and Funding
SEC. 341. PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES AND PENALTIES.
SEC. 342. FEDERAL AND STATE REVIEWS AND AUDITS.
SEC. 343. REQUIRED REPORTING PROCEDURES.
SEC. 344. AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS.
`SEC. 454A. AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING.
SEC. 345. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 346. REPORTS AND DATA COLLECTION BY THE SECRETARY.
Subtitle F--Establishment and Modification of Support Orders
SEC. 351. SIMPLIFIED PROCESS FOR REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS.
SEC. 352. FURNISHING CONSUMER REPORTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT.
`SEC. 469A. NONLIABILITY FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING FINANCIAL RECORDS TO STATE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES...Subtitle G--Enforcement of Support Orders
SEC. 361. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE COLLECTION OF ARREARAGES.
SEC. 362. AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
`SEC. 459. CONSENT BY THE UNITED STATES TO INCOME WITHHOLDING, GARNISHMENT, AND SIMILAR PROCEEDINGS FOR ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD...SEC. 363. ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES.
SEC. 364. VOIDING OF FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS.
SEC. 365. WORK REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS OWING PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT.
SEC. 366. DEFINITION OF SUPPORT ORDER.
SEC. 367. REPORTING ARREARAGES TO CREDIT BUREAUS.
SEC. 368. LIENS.
SEC. 369. STATE LAW AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF LICENSES.
SEC. 370. DENIAL OF PASSPORTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT.
SEC. 371. INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
`SEC. 459A. INTERNATIONAL SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 372. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DATA MATCHES.
SEC. 373. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS AGAINST PATERNAL OR MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS IN CASES OF MINOR PARENTS.
SEC. 374. NONDISCHARGEABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY OF CERTAIN DEBTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF A CHILD.
SEC. 375. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT FOR INDIAN TRIBES.
Subtitle H--Medical Support
SEC. 381. CORRECTION TO ERISA DEFINITION OF MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER.
SEC. 382. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS FOR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE.
Subtitle I--Enhancing Responsibility and Opportunity for Non-Residential Parents
SEC. 391. GRANTS TO STATES FOR ACCESS AND VISITATION PROGRAMS.
`SEC. 469B. GRANTS TO STATES FOR ACCESS AND VISITATION PROGRAMS.
Subtitle J--Effective Dates and Conforming Amendments
SEC. 395. EFFECTIVE DATES AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS.
TITLE IV--RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS
SEC. 400. STATEMENTS OF NATIONAL POLICY CONCERNING WELFARE AND IMMIGRATION.
Subtitle A--Eligibility for Federal Benefits
SEC. 401. ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS.
SEC. 402. LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS.
SEC. 403. FIVE-YEAR LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR FEDERAL MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC BENEFIT.
SEC. 404. NOTIFICATION AND INFORMATION REPORTING.
`SEC. 411A. STATE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE CERTAIN INFORMATION.
`SEC. 27. PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO LAW ENFORCEMENT AND OTHER AGENCIES.
Subtitle B--Eligibility for State and Local Public Benefits Programs
SEC. 411. ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS OR NONIMMIGRANTS INELIGIBLE FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS.
SEC. 412. STATE AUTHORITY TO LIMIT ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR STATE PUBLIC BENEFITS.
Subtitle C--Attribution of Income and Affidavits of Support
SEC. 421. FEDERAL ATTRIBUTION OF SPONSOR'S INCOME AND RESOURCES TO ALIEN.
SEC. 422. AUTHORITY FOR STATES TO PROVIDE FOR ATTRIBUTION OF SPONSORS INCOME AND RESOURCES TO THE ALIEN WITH RESPECT TO STATE...SEC. 423. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT.
`REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
SUBTITLE D--GENERAL PROVISIONS
SEC. 431. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 432. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS.
SEC. 433. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION.
SEC. 434. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE.
SEC. 435. QUALIFYING QUARTERS.
Subtitle E--Conforming Amendments Relating to Assisted Housing
SEC. 441. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO ASSISTED HOUSING.
SUBTITLE F--EARNED INCOME CREDIT DENIED TO UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES
SEC. 451. EARNED INCOME CREDIT DENIED TO INDIVIDUALS NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES.
TITLE V--CHILD PROTECTION
SEC. 501. AUTHORITY OF STATES TO MAKE FOSTER CARE MAINTENANCE PAYMENTS ON BEHALF OF CHILDREN IN ANY PRIVATE CHILD CARE INSTITUTION.
SEC. 502. EXTENSION OF ENHANCED MATCH FOR IMPLEMENTATION OF STATEWIDE AUTOMATED CHILD WELFARE INFORMATION SYSTEMS.
SEC. 503. NATIONAL RANDOM SAMPLE STUDY OF CHILD WELFARE.
`SEC. 429A. NATIONAL RANDOM SAMPLE STUDY OF CHILD WELFARE.
SEC. 504. REDESIGNATION OF SECTION 1123.
SEC. 505. KINSHIP CARE.
TITLE VI--CHILD CARE
SEC. 601. SHORT TITLE AND REFERENCES.
SEC. 602. GOALS.
SEC. 603. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS AND ENTITLEMENT AUTHORITY.
`SEC. 658B. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
`SEC. 418. FUNDING FOR CHILD CARE.
SEC. 604. LEAD AGENCY.
SEC. 605. APPLICATION AND PLAN.
SEC. 606. LIMITATION ON STATE ALLOTMENTS.
SEC. 607. ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE.
`SEC. 658G. ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE.
SEC. 608. REPEAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE REQUIREMENT.
SEC. 609. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT.
SEC. 610. PAYMENTS.
SEC. 611. ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITS.
SEC. 612. REPORT BY THE SECRETARY.
SEC. 613. ALLOTMENTS.
SEC. 614. DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 615. EFFECTIVE DATE.
TITLE VII--CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
Subtitle A--National School Lunch Act
SEC. 701. STATE DISBURSEMENT TO SCHOOLS.
SEC. 702. NUTRITIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 703. FREE AND REDUCED PRICE POLICY STATEMENT.
SEC. 704. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 705. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 706. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN.
SEC. 707. COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION.
SEC. 708. CHILD AND ADULT CARE FOOD PROGRAM.
SEC. 709. PILOT PROJECTS.
SEC. 710. REDUCTION OF PAPERWORK.
SEC. 711. INFORMATION ON INCOME ELIGIBILITY.
SEC. 712. NUTRITION GUIDANCE FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS.
Subtitle B--Child Nutrition Act of 1966
SEC. 721. SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM.
SEC. 722. FREE AND REDUCED PRICE POLICY STATEMENT.
SEC. 723. SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION.
SEC. 724. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES.
SEC. 725. REGULATIONS.
SEC. 726. PROHIBITIONS.
SEC. 727. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS.
SEC. 728. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS.
SEC. 729. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN.
SEC. 730. CASH GRANTS FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION.
SEC. 731. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING.
Subtitle C--Miscellaneous Provisions
SEC. 741. COORDINATION OF SCHOOL LUNCH, SCHOOL BREAKFAST, AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS.
SEC. 742. REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO PROVISION OF BENEFITS BASED ON CITIZENSHIP, ALIENAGE, OR IMMIGRATION STATUS UNDER THE...TITLE VIII--FOOD STAMPS AND COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION
Subtitle A--Food Stamp Program
SEC. 801. DEFINITION OF CERTIFICATION PERIOD.
SEC. 802. DEFINITION OF COUPON.
SEC. 803. TREATMENT OF CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME.
SEC. 804. ADJUSTMENT OF THRIFTY FOOD PLAN.
SEC. 805. DEFINITION OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL.
SEC. 806. STATE OPTION FOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS.
SEC. 807. EARNINGS OF STUDENTS.
SEC. 808. ENERGY ASSISTANCE.
SEC. 809. DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME.
SEC. 810. VEHICLE ALLOWANCE.
SEC. 811. VENDOR PAYMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COUNTED AS INCOME.
SEC. 812. SIMPLIFIED CALCULATION OF INCOME FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED.
SEC. 813. DOUBLED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS.
SEC. 814. DISQUALIFICATION OF CONVICTED INDIVIDUALS.
SEC. 815. DISQUALIFICATION.
SEC. 816. CARETAKER EXEMPTION.
SEC. 817. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING.
SEC. 818. FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY.
SEC. 819. COMPARABLE TREATMENT FOR DISQUALIFICATION.
SEC. 820. DISQUALIFICATION FOR RECEIPT OF MULTIPLE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS.
SEC. 821. DISQUALIFICATION OF FLEEING FELONS.
SEC. 822. COOPERATION WITH CHILD SUPPORT AGENCIES.
SEC. 823. DISQUALIFICATION RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS.
SEC. 824. WORK REQUIREMENT.
SEC. 825. ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS.
SEC. 826. VALUE OF MINIMUM ALLOTMENT.
SEC. 827. BENEFITS ON RECERTIFICATION.
SEC. 828. OPTIONAL COMBINED ALLOTMENT FOR EXPEDITED HOUSEHOLDS.
SEC. 829. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
SEC. 830. ALLOTMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS RESIDING IN CENTERS.
SEC. 831. CONDITION PRECEDENT FOR APPROVAL OF RETAIL FOOD STORES AND WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS.
SEC. 832. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION PERIODS.
SEC. 833. INFORMATION FOR VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR AUTHORIZATION.
SEC. 834. WAITING PERIOD FOR STORES THAT FAIL TO MEET AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA.
SEC. 835. OPERATION OF FOOD STAMP OFFICES.
SEC. 836. STATE EMPLOYEE AND TRAINING STANDARDS.
SEC. 837. EXCHANGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION.
SEC. 838. EXPEDITED COUPON SERVICE.
SEC. 839. WITHDRAWING FAIR HEARING REQUESTS.
SEC. 840. INCOME, ELIGIBILITY, AND IMMIGRATION STATUS VERIFICATION SYSTEMS.
SEC. 841. INVESTIGATIONS.
SEC. 842. DISQUALIFICATION OF RETAILERS WHO INTENTIONALLY SUBMIT FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS.
SEC. 843. DISQUALIFICATION OF RETAILERS WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM.
SEC. 844. COLLECTION OF OVERISSUANCES.
SEC. 845. AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND STORES VIOLATING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW.
SEC. 846. EXPANDED CRIMINAL FORFEITURE FOR VIOLATIONS.
SEC. 847. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL MATCH.
SEC. 848. STANDARDS FOR ADMINISTRATION.
SEC. 849. WORK SUPPLEMENTATION OR SUPPORT PROGRAM.
SEC. 850. WAIVER AUTHORITY.
SEC. 851. RESPONSE TO WAIVERS.
SEC. 852. EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES PROGRAM.
SEC. 853. REAUTHORIZATION.
SEC. 854. SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM.
`SEC. 26. SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM.
SEC. 855. STUDY OF THE USE OF FOOD STAMPS TO PURCHASE VITAMINS AND MINERALS.
SEC. 856. DEFICIT REDUCTION.
Subtitle B--Commodity Distribution Programs
SEC. 871. EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
`SEC. 201A. DEFINITIONS.
`SEC. 202A. STATE PLAN.
`SEC. 27. AVAILABILITY OF COMMODITIES FOR THE EMERGENCY FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAM.
SEC. 872. FOOD BANK DEMONSTRATION PROJECT.
SEC. 873. HUNGER PREVENTION PROGRAMS.
SEC. 874. REPORT ON ENTITLEMENT COMMODITY PROCESSING.
Subtitle C--Electronic Benefit Transfer Systems
SEC. 891. PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS.
TITLE IX--MISCELLANEOUS
SEC. 901. APPROPRIATION BY STATE LEGISLATURES.
SEC. 902. SANCTIONING FOR TESTING POSITIVE FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES.
SEC. 903. ELIMINATION OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS.
`SEC. 27. EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION WITH LAW ENFORCEMENT AGENCIES.
SEC. 904. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE INABILITY OF THE NONCUSTODIAL PARENT TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT.
SEC. 905. ESTABLISHING NATIONAL GOALS TO PREVENT TEENAGE PREGNANCIES.
SEC. 906. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF STATUTORY RAPE LAWS.
SEC. 907. PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS.
SEC. 908. REDUCTION OF BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES; USE OF VOUCHERS.
SEC. 909. RULES RELATING TO DENIAL OF EARNED INCOME CREDIT ON BASIS OF DISQUALIFIED INCOME.
SEC. 910. MODIFICATION OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME DEFINITION FOR EARNED INCOME CREDIT.
SEC. 911. FRAUD UNDER MEANS-TESTED WELFARE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS.
SEC. 912. ABSTINENCE EDUCATION.
`SEPARATE PROGRAM FOR ABSTINENCE EDUCATION
SEC. 913. CHANGE IN REFERENCE.
JOINT EXPLANATORY STATEMENT OF THE COMMITTEE OF CONFERENCE
EXPLANATION OF THE CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF THE CONFERENCE AGREEMENT
TITLE I: BLOCK GRANT FOR TEMPORARY ASSISTANCE FOR NEEDY FAMILIES
1. FINDINGS
2. REFERENCE TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
3. BLOCK GRANT TO STATES; PURPOSE
4. ELIGIBLE STATES--STATE PLAN REQUIREMENTS
5. ELIGIBLE STATES--CERTIFICATIONS
6. ELIGIBLE STATES--PUBLIC AVAILABILITY OF STATE PLAN SUMMARY
7. GRANTS TO STATES--FAMILY ASSISTANCE GRANT
8. GRANTS TO STATES--GRANT TO REWARD STATES THAT REDUCE OUT-OF-WEDLOCK BIRTHS
9. GRANTS TO STATES--SUPPLEMENTAL GRANT FOR POPULATION INCREASES AND LOW FEDERAL SPENDING PER POOR PERSON IN CERTAIN STATES
10. GRANTS TO STATES--BONUS TO REWARD HIGH PERFORMANCE STATES
11. GRANTS TO STATES--CONTINGENCY FUND FOR STATE WELFARE PROGRAMS
12. GRANTS TO STATES--WORK PROGRAM GRANT
13. USE OF GRANTS--IN GENERAL
14. USE OF GRANTS--LIMITATION ON ADMINISTRATIVE SPENDING
15. USE OF GRANTS--RECIPIENTS MOVING INTO THE STATE FROM ANOTHER STATE
16. USE OF GRANTS--TRANSFER OF FUNDS
17. USE OF GRANTS--RESERVATION OF FUNDS
18. USE OF GRANTS--AUTHORITY TO OPERATE AN EMPLOYMENT PLACEMENT PROGRAM
19. USE OF GRANTS--IMPLEMENTATION OF ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
20. USE OF GRANTS--INDIVIDUAL DEVELOPMENT ACCOUNTS
21. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS
22. FEDERAL LOANS FOR STATE WELFARE PROGRAMS
23. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--PARTICIPATION RATE REQUIREMENTS
24. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--CALCULATION OF PARTICIPATION RATES
25. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--OPTIONAL INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITY PLAN
26. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--ENGAGED IN WORK
27. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--WORK ACTIVITIES DEFINED
28. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--PENALTIES AGAINST INDIVIDUALS
29. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--NONDISPLACEMENT IN WORK ACTIVITIES
31. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--SENSE OF THE CONGRESS THAT STATES SHOULD IMPOSE CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS ON NONCUSTODIAL, NONSUPPORTING...32. MANDATORY WORK REQUIREMENTS--REVIEW OF IMPLEMENTATION OF STATE WORK PROGRAMS
33. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--FAMILIES WITH NO MINOR CHILDREN
34. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--NO ADDITIONAL CASH ASSISTANCE FOR CHILDREN BORN TO FAMILIES RECEIVING ASSISTANCE
35. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--NONCOOPERATION IN CHILD SUPPORT
36. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--FAILURE TO ASSIGN CERTAIN SUPPORT RIGHTS TO THE STATE
37. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR ADULTS WITHOUT A DIPLOMA
38. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--SCHOOL ATTENDANCE REQUIRED FOR MINOR CHILDREN
39. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--UNWED MINOR PARENT NOT ATTENDING HIGH SCHOOL OR NOT LIVING WITH AN ADULT
40. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--MEDICAL SERVICES
41. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--TIME-LIMITED BENEFITS
42. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--FRAUDULENT MISREPRESENTATION OF RESIDENCE IN TWO STATES
43. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS
44. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--MINOR CHILDREN ABSENT FROM HOME FOR A SIGNIFICANT PERIOD
45. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--MEDICAL ASSISTANCE REQUIRED TO BE PROVIDED FOR FAMILIES BECOMING INELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE...46. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--MEDICAID
47. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--STATE DISREGARD OF INCOME SECURITY PAYMENTS
48. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--NONDISCRIMINATION
49. PROHIBITIONS; REQUIREMENTS--DENIAL OF BENEFITS FOR CERTAIN DRUG-RELATED CONVICTIONS
50. PENALTIES--USE OF GRANT IN VIOLATION OF THIS PART
51. PENALTIES--FAILURE TO SUBMIT REQUIRED REPORT
52. PENALTIES--FAILURE TO SATISFY MINIMUM PARTICIPATION RATES
53. FAILURE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE INCOME AND ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION SYSTEM
54. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT AND CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT REQUIREMENTS
55. FAILURE TO TIMELY REPAY A FEDERAL LOAN FUND FOR STATE WELFARE PROGRAMS
56. FAILURE OF ANY STATE TO MAINTAIN CERTAIN LEVEL OF HISTORIC EFFORT
57. SUBSTANTIAL NONCOMPLIANCE OF STATE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
58. FAILURE OF STATE RECEIVING AMOUNTS FROM CONTINGENCY FUND TO MAINTAIN 100 PERCENT OF HISTORIC EFFORT
59. REQUIRED REPLACEMENT OF GRANT FUND REDUCTIONS CAUSED BY PENALTIES
60. PENALTIES--FAILURE TO PROVIDE MEDICAL ASSISTANCE TO FAMILIES BECOMING INELIGIBLE FOR ASSISTANCE UNDER THIS PART DUE...61. PENALTIES--FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH PROVISIONS OF IV-A OR STATE PLAN
62. PENALTIES--FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH 5-YEAR LIMIT ON ASSISTANCE
63. PENALTIES--REASONABLE CAUSE EXCEPTION
64. PENALTIES--CORRECTIVE COMPLIANCE PLAN
65. PENALTIES--LIMITATION ON AMOUNT OF PENALTY
66. APPEAL OF ADVERSE DECISION
67. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING--GENERAL REPORTING REQUIREMENT
68. OTHER STATE REPORTING REQUIREMENTS
69. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING--ANNUAL REPORTS TO THE CONGRESS BY THE SECRETARY
70. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION BY INDIAN TRIBES--GRANTS FOR INDIAN TRIBES
71. DIRECT FUNDING AND ADMINISTRATION BY INDIAN TRIBES--THREE-YEAR TRIBAL FAMILY ASSISTANCE PLAN
72. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--RESEARCH
73. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--DEVELOPMENT AND EVALUATION OF INNOVATIVE APPROACHES TO REDUCING WELFARE...74. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--DISSEMINATION OF INFORMATION
76. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--ANNUAL RANKINGS OF STATES AND REVIEW OF ISSUES RELATING TO OUT-OF-WEDLOCK...77. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--STATE-INITIATED EVALUATIONS
78. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--REPORT ON CIRCUMSTANCES OF CERTAIN CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
79. RESEARCH, EVALUATIONS, AND NATIONAL STUDIES--FUNDING OF STUDIES AND DEMONSTRATIONS
80. CHILD POVERTY RATES
81. STUDY BY THE CENSUS BUREAU
82. WAIVERS
83. ADMINISTRATION (AND REDUCTION IN FEDERAL WORKFORCE)
84. LIMITATION ON FEDERAL AUTHORITY
85. DEFINITIONS--ADULT
86. DEFINITIONS--MINOR CHILD
87. DEFINITIONS--FISCAL YEAR
88. DEFINITIONS--INDIAN, INDIAN TRIBE, AND TRIBAL ORGANIZATION
89. DEFINITIONS--STATE
90. ADDITIONAL GRANTS TO PUERTO RICO, THE VIRGIN ISLANDS, GUAM, AND AMERICAN SAMOA; LIMITATION ON TOTAL PAYMENTS
91. REPEAL OF PROVISIONS REQUIRING DISAPPROVAL OF MEDICAID PLANS OR DENIAL OF SAME MEDICAID PAYMENTS TO STATES THAT REDUCE...92. SERVICES PROVIDED BY CHARITABLE, RELIGIOUS, AND PRIVATE ORGANIZATIONS
93. CENSUS DATA ON GRANDPARENTS AS PRIMARY CAREGIVERS FOR THEIR GRANDCHILDREN
94. REPORT ON DATA PROCESSING
95. STUDY ON ALTERNATIVE OUTCOMES MEASURES
96. WELFARE FORMULA FAIRNESS COMMISSION
97. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
98. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO THE FOOD STAMP ACT OF 1977 AND RELATED PROVISIONS
99. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO OTHER LAWS
100. DEVELOPMENT OF PROTOTYPE OF COUNTERFEIT-RESISTANT SOCIAL SECURITY CARD REQUIRED
101. COMMUNITY STEERING COMMITTEES DEMONSTRATION PROJECTS
102. DISCLOSURE OF RECEIPT OF FEDERAL FUNDS
103. MODIFICATIONS TO THE JOB OPPORTUNITIES FOR CERTAIN LOW-INCOME INDIVIDUALS PROGRAMS
104. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS TO MEDICAID
105. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION RULE
TITLE II: SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME
1. REFERENCE TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
SUBTITLE A--ELIGIBILITY RESTRICTIONS
2. DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS TO INDIVIDUALS FOUND TO HAVE FRAUDULENTLY MISREPRESENTED RESIDENCE IN ORDER TO OBTAIN BENEFITS...3. DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS FOR FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS
4. TREATMENT OF PRISONERS
IMPLEMENTATION OF PROHIBITION AGAINST PAYMENT OF BENEFITS TO PRISONERS
DENIAL OF SSI BENEFITS FOR 10 YEARS TO A PERSON FOUND TO HAVE FRAUDULENTLY OBTAINED SSI BENEFITS WHILE IN PRISON
ELIMINATION OF OASDI REQUIREMENT THAT CONFINEMENT STEM FROM CRIMES PUNISHABLE BY IMPRISONMENT FOR MORE THAN 1 YEAR
STUDY OF OTHER POTENTIAL IMPROVEMENTS IN THE COLLECTION OF INFORMATION RESPECTING PUBLIC INMATES
5. EFFECTIVE DATE OF APPLICATION FOR BENEFITS
SUBTITLE B--BENEFITS FOR DISABLED CHILDREN
6. DEFINITION AND ELIGIBILITY RULES
DEFINITION OF CHILDHOOD DISABILITY
REQUESTS FOR COMMENTS TO IMPROVE DISABILITY EVALUATION
CHANGES TO SSI CHILDHOOD REGULATIONS
MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT REVIEW STANDARD AS IT APPLIES TO INDIVIDUALS UNDER THE AGE OF 18
7. ELIGIBILITY REDETERMINATIONS AND CONTINUING DISABILITY REVIEWS
8. ADDITIONAL ACCOUNTABILITY REQUIREMENTS
DISPOSAL OF RESOURCES FOR LESS THAN FAIR MARKET VALUE
TREATMENT OF ASSETS HELD IN TRUST
REQUIREMENT TO ESTABLISH ACCOUNT
9. REDUCTION IN CASH BENEFITS PAYABLE TO INSTITUTIONALIZED INDIVIDUALS WHOSE MEDICAL COSTS ARE COVERED BY PRIVATE INSURANCE
10. REGULATIONS
SUBTITLE C--ADDITIONAL ENFORCEMENT PROVISIONS
11. INSTALLMENT PAYMENT OF LARGE PAST-DUE SSI BENEFITS
12. RECOVERY OF SSI OVERPAYMENTS FROM SOCIAL SECURITY BENEFITS
13. REGULATIONS
14. REPEAL OF MAINTENANCE OF EFFORT REQUIREMENTS APPLICABLE TO OPTIONAL STATE PROGRAMS FOR SUPPLEMENTATION OF SSI
SUBTITLE D--STUDIES REGARDING SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM
15. ANNUAL REPORT ON THE SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME PROGRAM
16. STUDY OF DISABILITY DETERMINATION PROCESS
17. STUDY BY GENERAL ACCOUNTING OFFICE
18. NATIONAL COMMISSION ON THE FUTURE OF DISABILITY
TITLE III: CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
1. REFERENCE TO THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
SUBTITLE A--ELIGIBILITY FOR SERVICES; DISTRIBUTION OF PAYMENTS
2. STATE OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT SERVICES
3. DISTRIBUTION OF CHILD SUPPORT COLLECTIONS
4. PRIVACY SAFEGUARDS
5. RIGHT TO NOTIFICATION OF HEARING
SUBTITLE B--LOCATE AND CASE TRACKING
6. STATE CASE REGISTRY
7. COLLECTION AND DISBURSEMENT OF SUPPORT PAYMENTS
8. STATE DIRECTORY OF NEW HIRES
9. AMENDMENTS CONCERNING INCOME WITHHOLDING
10. LOCATOR INFORMATION FROM INTERSTATE NETWORKS
11. EXPANSION OF THE FEDERAL PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE
12. COLLECTION AND USE OF SOCIAL SECURITY NUMBERS FOR USE IN CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
SUBTITLE C--STREAMLINING AND UNIFORMITY OF PROCEDURES
13. ADOPTION OF UNIFORM STATE LAWS
14. IMPROVEMENTS TO FULL FAITH AND CREDIT FOR CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS
15. ADMINISTRATIVE ENFORCEMENT IN INTERSTATE CASES
16. USE OF FORMS IN INTERSTATE ENFORCEMENT
17. STATE LAWS PROVIDING EXPEDITED PROCEDURES
SUBTITLE D--PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT
18. STATE LAWS CONCERNING PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT
19. OUTREACH FOR VOLUNTARY PATERNITY ESTABLISHMENT
20. COOPERATION BY APPLICANTS FOR AND RECIPIENTS OF TEMPORARY FAMILY ASSISTANCE
SUBTITLE E--PROGRAM ADMINISTRATION AND FUNDING
21. PERFORMANCE-BASED INCENTIVES AND PENALTIES
22. FEDERAL AND STATE REVIEW AND AUDITS
23. REQUIRED REPORTING PROCEDURES
24. AUTOMATED DATA PROCESSING REQUIREMENTS
25. TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE (AND FUNDING OF PARENT LOCATOR SERVICE)
26. REPORTS AND DATA COLLECTION BY THE SECRETARY
27. CHILD SUPPORT DELINQUENCY PENALTY
SUBTITLE F--ESTABLISHMENT AND MODIFICATION OF SUPPORT ORDERS
28. SIMPLIFIED PROCESS FOR REVIEW AND ADJUSTMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT ORDERS
29. FURNISHING CONSUMER REPORTS FOR CERTAIN PURPOSES RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT
30. NONLIABILITY FOR FINANCIAL INSTITUTIONS PROVIDING FINANCIAL RECORDS
SUBTITLE G--ENFORCEMENT OF SUPPORT ORDERS
31. INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE COLLECTION OF ARREARAGES
32. AUTHORITY TO COLLECT SUPPORT FROM FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
33. ENFORCEMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT OBLIGATIONS OF MEMBERS OF THE ARMED FORCES
34. VOIDING OF FRAUDULENT TRANSFERS
35. WORK REQUIREMENT FOR PERSONS OWING PAST-DUE CHILD SUPPORT
36. DEFINITION OF SUPPORT ORDER
37. REPORTING ARREARAGES TO CREDIT BUREAUS
38. LIENS
39. STATE LAW AUTHORIZING SUSPENSION OF LICENSES
40. DENIAL OF PASSPORTS FOR NONPAYMENT OF CHILD SUPPORT
41. INTERNATIONAL CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT
42. FINANCIAL INSTITUTION DATA MATCHES
43. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS AGAINST PATERNAL OR MATERNAL GRANDPARENTS IN CASES OF MINOR PARENTS
44. NONDISCHARGEABILITY IN BANKRUPTCY OF CERTAIN DEBTS FOR THE SUPPORT OF A CHILD
45. CHILD SUPPORT ENFORCEMENT FOR INDIAN TRIBES
SUBTITLE H--MEDICAL SUPPORT
46. CORRECTION TO ERISA DEFINITION OF MEDICAL CHILD SUPPORT ORDER
47. ENFORCEMENT OF ORDERS FOR HEALTH CARE COVERAGE
SUBTITLE I--ENHANCING RESPONSIBILITY AND OPPORTUNITY FOR NON-RESIDENTIAL PARENTS
48. GRANTS TO STATES FOR ACCESS AND VISITATION PROGRAMS
SUBTITLE J--EFFECTIVE DATES AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
49. EFFECTIVE DATES AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
TITLE IV: RESTRICTING WELFARE AND PUBLIC BENEFITS FOR ALIENS
1. STATEMENTS OF NATIONAL POLICY CONCERNING WELFARE AND IMMIGRATION
SUBTITLE A--ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL BENEFITS
2. ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS INELIGIBLE FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
3. LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR CERTAIN FEDERAL PROGRAMS
4. FIVE-YEAR LIMITED ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR FEDERAL MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC BENEFIT
5. NOTIFICATION AND INFORMATION REPORTING
SUBTITLE B--ELIGIBILITY FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS PROGRAMS
6. ALIENS WHO ARE NOT QUALIFIED ALIENS OR NONIMMIGRANTS INELIGIBLE FOR STATE AND LOCAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
7. STATE AUTHORITY TO LIMIT ELIGIBILITY OF QUALIFIED ALIENS FOR STATE PUBLIC BENEFITS
SUBTITLE C--ATTRIBUTION OF INCOME AND AFFIDAVITS OF SUPPORT
8. FEDERAL ATTRIBUTION OF SPONSOR'S INCOME AND RESOURCES TO ALIEN
9. AUTHORITY FOR STATES TO PROVIDE FOR ATTRIBUTION OF SPONSOR'S INCOME AND RESOURCES TO THE ALIEN WITH RESPECT TO STATE PROGRAMS
10. REQUIREMENTS FOR SPONSOR'S AFFIDAVIT OF SUPPORT
SUBTITLE D--GENERAL PROVISIONS
11. DEFINITIONS
12. VERIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY FOR FEDERAL PUBLIC BENEFITS
13. STATUTORY CONSTRUCTION
14. COMMUNICATION BETWEEN STATE AND LOCAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES AND THE IMMIGRATION AND NATURALIZATION SERVICE
15. QUALIFYING QUARTERS
SUBTITLE E--CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
16. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS RELATING TO ASSISTED HOUSING
SUBTITLE F--EARNED INCOME CREDIT DENIED TO UNAUTHORIZED EMPLOYEES
17. EARNED INCOME CREDIT DENIED TO INDIVIDUALS NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES
TITLE V: CHILD PROTECTION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAMS AND FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION ASSISTANCE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS
SUBTITLE A--CHILD PROTECTION BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM AND FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION ASSISTANCE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS
CHAPTER 1--BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR THE PROTECTION OF CHILDREN
1. PURPOSE
2. ELIGIBLE STATES
3. GRANTS TO STATES FOR CHILD PROTECTION
4. DATA COLLECTION AND REPORTING
5. FUNDING FOR STUDIES OF CHILD WELFARE
6. DEFINITIONS
7. CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
CHAPTER 2--FOSTER CARE, ADOPTION ASSISTANCE, AND INDEPENDENT LIVING PROGRAMS
8. CHANGES IN TITLE IV-E OF THE SOCIAL SECURITY ACT
CHAPTER 3--MISCELLANEOUS
9. SECRETARIAL SUBMISSION OF LEGISLATIVE PROPOSAL FOR TECHNICAL AND CONFORMING AMENDMENTS
10. SENSE OF THE CONGRESS REGARDING TIMELY ADOPTION OF CHILDREN
11. EFFECTIVE DATE; TRANSITION RULES
SUBTITLE B--CHILD AND FAMILY SERVICES BLOCK GRANT
TITLE VI: CHILD CARE
1. SHORT TITLE AND REFERENCES
2. GOALS
3. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS AND ENTITLEMENT AUTHORITY
4. LEAD AGENCY
5. APPLICATION AND PLAN
6. ACTIVITIES TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY OF CHILD CARE
7. REPEAL OF EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT AND BEFORE- AND AFTER-SCHOOL CARE REQUIREMENT
8. ADMINISTRATION AND ENFORCEMENT
9. PAYMENTS
10. ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITS
11. REPORT BY THE SECRETARY
12. ALLOTMENTS
13. DEFINITIONS
14. REPEALS
15. EFFECTIVE DATE
TITLE VII: CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
SUBTITLE A--NATIONAL SCHOOL LUNCH ACT
1. STATE DISBURSEMENT TO SCHOOLS
2. NUTRITIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
3. FREE AND REDUCED PRICE POLICY STATEMENT
4. SPECIAL ASSISTANCE
5. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
6. SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAM FOR CHILDREN
7. COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION
8. CHILD CARE FOOD PROGRAM
9. PILOT PROJECTS
10. REDUCTION OF PAPERWORK
11. INFORMATION ON INCOME ELIGIBILITY
12. NUTRITION GUIDANCE FOR CHILD NUTRITION PROGRAMS
13. INFORMATION CLEARINGHOUSE
SUBTITLE B--CHILD NUTRITION ACT OF 1966
14. SPECIAL MILK PROGRAM
15. FREE AND REDUCED PRICE POLICY STATEMENT
16. SCHOOL BREAKFAST PROGRAM AUTHORIZATION
17. STATE ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
18. REGULATIONS
19. PROHIBITIONS
20. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS AND DEFINITIONS
21. ACCOUNTS AND RECORDS
22. SPECIAL SUPPLEMENTAL NUTRITION PROGRAM FOR WOMEN, INFANTS, AND CHILDREN
23. CASH GRANTS FOR NUTRITION EDUCATION
24. NUTRITION EDUCATION AND TRAINING
SUBTITLE C--MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
25. COORDINATION OF SCHOOL LUNCH, SCHOOL BREAKFAST, AND SUMMER FOOD SERVICE PROGRAMS
26. ROUNDING RULES
TITLE VIII--FOOD STAMPS AND COMMODITIES DISTRIBUTION
SUBTITLE A--FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
1. DEFINITION OF CERTIFICATION PERIOD
2. DEFINITION OF COUPON
3. TREATMENT OF CHILDREN LIVING AT HOME
4. OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL CRITERIA FOR SEPARATE HOUSEHOLD DETERMINATIONS
5. ADJUSTMENT OF THE THRIFTY FOOD PLAN
6. DEFINITION OF HOMELESS INDIVIDUAL
7. STATE OPTION FOR ELIGIBILITY STANDARDS
8. EARNINGS OF STUDENTS
9. ENERGY ASSISTANCE
10. DEDUCTIONS FROM INCOME
11. VEHICLE ALLOWANCE
12. VENDOR PAYMENTS FOR TRANSITIONAL HOUSING COUNTED AS INCOME
13. SIMPLIFIED CALCULATION OF INCOME FOR THE SELF-EMPLOYED
14. DOUBLED PENALTIES FOR VIOLATING FOOD STAMP PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS
15. DISQUALIFICATION OF CONVICTED INDIVIDUALS
16. DISQUALIFICATION
17. CARETAKER EXEMPTION
18. EMPLOYMENT AND TRAINING
19. FOOD STAMP ELIGIBILITY
20. COMPARABLE TREATMENT FOR DISQUALIFICATION
21. DISQUALIFICATION FOR RECEIPT OF MULTIPLE FOOD STAMP BENEFITS
22. DISQUALIFICATION OF FLEEING FELONS
23. COOPERATION WITH CHILD SUPPORT AGENCIES
24. DISQUALIFICATION RELATING TO CHILD SUPPORT ARREARS
25. WORK REQUIREMENT
26. ENCOURAGEMENT OF ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
27. VALUE OF MINIMUM ALLOTMENT
28. BENEFITS ON RECERTIFICATION
29. OPTIONAL COMBINED ALLOTMENT FOR EXPEDITED HOUSEHOLDS
30. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER MEANS-TESTED PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
31. ALLOTMENTS FOR HOUSEHOLDS RESIDING IN CENTERS
32. CONDITION PRECEDENT FOR APPROVAL OF RETAIL FOOD STORES AND WHOLESALE FOOD CONCERNS
33. AUTHORITY TO ESTABLISH AUTHORIZATION PERIODS
34. INFORMATION FOR VERIFYING ELIGIBILITY FOR AUTHORIZATION
35. WAITING PERIOD FOR STORES THAT FAIL TO MEET AUTHORIZATION CRITERIA
36. OPERATION OF FOOD STAMP OFFICES
37. STATE EMPLOYEE AND TRAINING STANDARDS
38. EXCHANGE OF LAW ENFORCEMENT INFORMATION
39. EXPEDITED COUPON SERVICE
40. WITHDRAWING FAIR HEARING REQUESTS
41. INCOME, ELIGIBILITY, AND IMMIGRATION STATUS VERIFICATION SYSTEMS
42. DISQUALIFICATION OF RETAILERS WHO INTENTIONALLY SUBMIT FALSIFIED APPLICATIONS
43. DISQUALIFICATION OF RETAILERS WHO ARE DISQUALIFIED UNDER THE WIC PROGRAM
44. COLLECTION OF OVERISSUANCES
45. AUTHORITY TO SUSPEND STORES VIOLATING PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS PENDING ADMINISTRATIVE AND JUDICIAL REVIEW
46. EXPANDED CRIMINAL FORFEITURE FOR CRIMINAL VIOLATIONS
47. LIMITATION OF FEDERAL MATCH
48. STANDARDS FOR ADMINISTRATION
49. WORK SUPPLEMENTATION OR SUPPORT PROGRAM
50. WAIVER AUTHORITY
51. RESPONSE TO WAIVERS
52. EMPLOYMENT INITIATIVES PROGRAM
53. REAUTHORIZATION
54. SIMPLIFIED FOOD STAMP PROGRAM
55. STATE FOOD ASSISTANCE BLOCK GRANT
56. A STUDY OF THE USE OF FOOD STAMPS TO PURCHASE VITAMINS AND MINERALS
57. INVESTIGATIONS
58. REPORT BY THE SECRETARY
59. DEFICIT REDUCTION
SUBTITLE B--COMMODITY DISTRIBUTION PROGRAMS
1. SHORT TITLE
2. ELIGIBLE RECIPIENT AGENCIES
3. AVAILABILITY OF CCC COMMODITIES
4. AVAILABILITY OF CCC FLOUR, CORNMEAL, AND CHEESE
5. STATE PLAN
6. ADVISORY BOARD
7. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS
8. REQUIRED PURCHASES OF COMMODITIES
SUBTITLE C--ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEM
TITLE IX: MISCELLANEOUS
1. APPROPRIATION BY STATE LEGISLATURES
2. SANCTIONING FOR TESTING POSITIVE FOR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES
3. ELIMINATION OF HOUSING ASSISTANCE WITH RESPECT TO FUGITIVE FELONS AND PROBATION AND PAROLE VIOLATORS
4. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING ENTERPRISE ZONES
5. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING THE INABILITY OF THE NON-CUSTODIAL PARENT TO PAY CHILD SUPPORT
6. ESTABLISHING NATIONAL GOALS TO PREVENT TEENAGE PREGNANCIES
7. SENSE OF THE SENATE REGARDING ENFORCEMENT OF STATUTORY RAPE LAWS
8. PROVISIONS TO ENCOURAGE ELECTRONIC BENEFIT TRANSFER SYSTEMS
9. REDUCTION OF BLOCK GRANTS TO STATES FOR SOCIAL SERVICES; USE OF VOUCHERS
10. EARNED INCOME CREDIT PROVISIONS
A. DENY EARNED INCOME CREDIT TO INDIVIDUALS NOT AUTHORIZED TO BE EMPLOYED IN THE UNITED STATES
B. CHANGE DISQUALIFIED INCOME TEST FOR EARNED INCOME CREDIT
C. MODIFY DEFINITION OF ADJUSTED GROSS INCOME USED FOR PHASING OUT THE EARNED INCOME CREDIT
D. SUSPEND INFLATION ADJUSTMENTS FOR EARNED INCOME CREDIT FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH NO QUALIFYING CHILDREN
11. REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL GOVERNMENT POSITIONS
A. REDUCTIONS
B. REDUCTIONS IN FEDERAL BUREAUCRACY
C. REDUCING PERSONNEL IN WASHINGTON, DC AREA
12. REFORM OF PUBLIC HOUSING
A. FRAUD UNDER MEANS-TESTED WELFARE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
B. FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH OTHER WELFARE AND PUBLIC ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS
13. ABSTINENCE EDUCATION
14. CHURCH OF CHRIST, SCIENTIST
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