H.R. 5847

Protecting Family Resources and Training Options Act

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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.

1.

Short title

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

2.

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.

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3.

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.

4.

Effective date

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