H.R. 3599, The Creating Access to Rides Act

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H.R. 3599 would authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to improve access to dependable, affordable automobiles by low-income families.

Detailed Summary

Creating Access to Rides Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to authorize the Secretary of Health and Human Services to make grants to states, counties, localties, Indian tribes or tribal organizations, and nonprofit entities to promote improving access to ownership of dependable, affordable automobiles by low-income families.

Authorizes the use of funds in TANF individual development accounts for automobile ownership, maintenance, and insurance.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 9/19/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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