H.R. 5847House115th Congress (2017-2019)In Committee

Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act

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The Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act amends Title IV‑A of the Social Security Act to improve oversight of state‑run assistance programs and to broaden work‑related training support. It applies federal improper‑payments laws to states that receive funding under this title and requires new regulations for reviewing and reporting such payments. It also expands the ability to provide career and technical education as part of work‑support services.

Key Provisions

Applies the Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 to states receiving Title IV‑A funds, treating them like federal agencies for improper‑payment rules.
Mandates that the Secretary of Health and Human Services issue regulations within two years on how states must review and report improper payments under these programs.
Amends the provision that limits support for work to 12 months, removing that limit and adding "and career and technical education" to allow broader training options.

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Work and Welfare Subcommittee

June 4, 2018

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HouseIntro Referral

Introduced in House

May 16, 2018

HouseIntro Referral

Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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.

Ways and Means Committee

May 16, 2018

HouseCommittee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Human Resources.

Work and Welfare Subcommittee

June 4, 2018

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Introduced in HouseIssued May 16, 2018

115th CONGRESS

2d Session

H. R. 5847

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

May 16, 2018

Mr. Curbelo of Florida (for himself and Mr. Smith of Nebraska) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, 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

A BILL

To amend title IV–A of the Social Security Act, and for other purposes.

Short title

This Act may be cited as the Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act.

Strengthening program integrity through improper payments review

Section 404 of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 604) is amended by adding at the end the following:

(l)

Applicability of improper payments laws

(1)

In general

The Improper Payments Information Act of 2002 and the Improper Payments Elimination and Recovery Act of 2010 shall apply to a State in respect of the State program funded under this part in the same manner in which such Acts apply to a Federal agency.

(2)

Regulations

Within 2 years after the date of the enactment of this subsection, the Secretary shall prescribe regulations governing how a State reviews and reports improper payments under the State program funded under this part.

Supporting work through career and technical education

Section 407(d)(8) of the Social Security Act (42 U.S.C. 607(d)(8)) is amended by striking (not to exceed 12 months with respect to any individual) inserting and career and technical education.

Effective date

The amendments made by this Act shall take effect on October 1, 2018.