H.R. 4852, The Positive Alternatives Act

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• This bill, or a similar bill, was reintroduced in the current Congress as H.R. 636, The Positive Alternatives Act.

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H.R. 4852 would amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow funds provided under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families to be used for alternative-to-abortion services.

Detailed Summary

Positive Alternatives Act - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families) (TANF) of title IV of the Social Security Act to allow the use of TANF funds for alternative-to-abortion services, including: (1) information or counseling that promotes childbirth instead of abortion; and (2) other services designed to assist a woman to carry her unborn child to term.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 12/19/2007: Referred to House committee. Status: Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means.

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