H.R. 3146: To extend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program, and certain tax and trade programs, and for other purposes.

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H.R. 3146: To extend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program, and certain tax and trade programs, and for other purposes.

108th Congress · introduced 2003-09-23 · Economics and Public Finance · Latest: Became Public Law No: 108-89.

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To extend the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families block grant program, and certain tax and trade programs, and for other purposes.

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Title I: Family Assistance Provisions - Extends through March 31, 2004, the TANF (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) program under part A of title IV of the Social Security Act (SSA), and related provisions, including those providing for abstinence education and for extending eligibility for medical assistance under Medicaid (SSA title XIX) for six months for former TANF recipients, which were originally set expire on September 30, 2002. (Sec. 102) Provides for a similar extension with respect to the national random sample study of child welfare under SSA title IV part B (Child and Family Services). Title II: Tax Provisions - Amends the Internal Revenue Code to provide for the extension through December 31, 2004, of the authority for : (1) disclosure of tax return information to carry out income contingent repayment of student loans; and (2) Internal Revenue Service user fees. Title III: Trade Provisions - Amends the Consolidated Omnibus Budget Reconciliation Act of 1985 to provide for an extension though March 31, 2004 of the authority for fees for certain customs services. Title IV: Medicare Cost-Sharing Provisions - Amends SSA title XIX to provide for the extension through March 31, 2004, of Medicare cost-sharing for certain low-income individuals.

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Sponsor: Rep. Thomas, William M. [R-CA-22] · 0 cosponsors

Cost estimate: CBO cost estimate: H.R. 3146, An act to extend the TANF block grant program, and certain tax and trade programs, and for other purposes (2003-10-27); CBO cost estimate: H.R. 3146, An act to extend the TANF block grant program, and certain tax and trade programs, and for other purposes (2003-10-27)

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• Congressional Research Service summary (Passed House amended)
• Congress.gov
• Data: GovInfo BILLSTATUS bulk data (Library of Congress), BILLSTATUS-108hr3146.xml <https://www.govinfo.gov/bulkdata/BILLSTATUS/108/hr>

Record fed-us-cong108-hr3146 · catalog fed-us-congress-bills-cong108 · updated 2026-11-15 by psicol fed-bills-cong108