A bill to make permanent the existing temporary authority for reimbursement of States for interim assistance payments under title XVI of the Social Security Act, to extend for 1 year the eligibility of supplemental security income recipients for food stamps, and to extend for 1 year the period during which payments may be made to States for child support collection services under part D of title IV of such act.
Public Law 94-365 · H.R. 14484 · 94th Congress · began in the House
Signed by Gerald Ford (R) on Jul 14, 1976 · Social Welfare
Sponsor: Rep. James Corman (D-CA-21)
Cosponsors: None
Passage votes
- HouseMethod not stated
- SenateMethod not stated
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
(Senate receded from its amendments)
Makes permanent the existing temporary authority under the Supplemental Income program of Title II of the Social Security Act for interim assistance payments to States to individuals while the applications of such individuals for supplemental security income are pending.
Extends for one year, until June 30, 1977, the eligibility of supplemental security income recipients for food stamps.
Extends for one year, until June 30, 1977, the period during which payments may be made for child support collection services and paternity determination services under the Aid to Families with Dependent Children program of Title IV of the Social Security Act.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
Data notes
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 14 actions.
- Jul 14, 1976Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- PresidentPresident · Public law 94-365.
- Jul 6, 1976PresidentPresident · Measure presented to President.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in Senate.
- PresidentPresident · Measure enrolled in House.
- Jul 2, 1976Resolving differencesResolving differences · Senate receded from its amendments.
- Jul 1, 1976Resolving differencesResolving differences · House disagreed to Senate amendment.
- Jun 30, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed Senate, amended.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in Senate.
- Jun 28, 1976FloorFloor · Measure passed House.
- FloorFloor · Measure called up by unanimous consent in House.
- Jun 24, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Reported by House Ways and Means Committee
- Jun 22, 1976CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Ways and Means Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
Data notes
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.