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TANF Extension Act of 2005

Public Law 109-19 · H.R. 3021 · 109th Congress · began in the House

Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Jul 1, 2005 · Social Welfare

Sponsor: Rep. Wally Herger (R-CA-2)

Cosponsors: None

Passage votes

  • HouseVoice vote
  • SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary

The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.

TANF Extension Act of 2005 - Reauthorizes and extends through September 30, 2005, in the manner authorized for FY2004, the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Block Grant Program under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA), funding for state abstinence education programs under SSA title V (Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant), and eligibility for Transitional Medical Assistance (TMA) under SSA title XIX (Medicaid).

Reauthorizes and extends the national random sample study of child welfare and child welfare waiver authority through September 30, 2005, in the manner authorized for FY2004.

Committees

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Related bills

1 bill the Library of Congress relates to this one.

  • S. 2119Related bill

    TANF and Related Programs Extension Act of 2005

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Timeline

From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.

  1. Jul 1, 2005Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 109-19.
  2. Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
  3. FloorFloor · Presented to President.
  4. Jun 30, 2005FloorFloor · Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
  6. OtherOther · Cleared for White House.
  7. Jun 29, 2005FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  8. FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
  9. FloorFloor · DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3021.
  10. FloorFloor · Considered under suspension of the rules.
  11. FloorFloor · Mr. Herger moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  12. CommitteeCommittee · Received in the Senate, read twice.
  13. Jun 22, 2005CommitteeCommittee · Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.
  14. IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in House
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Amendments

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Official record

The bill’s full text is on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.