S. 3540 would amend title IV of the Social Security Act to require States to implement a drug testing program for applicants for and recipients of assistance under the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program.

== Detailed Summary ==

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(Log in to editDrug Free Families Act of 2008 - Amends part A (Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF)) of title IV of the wiki and be the firstSocial Security Act to providerequire state TANF programs to implement a detailed summaryprogram to test TANF applicants and recipients for illegal drug use.

Requires state TANF programs to deny assistance to individuals who test positive for illegal drugs and individuals convicted of the bill!)drug-related crimes.
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== Status of the Legislation ==

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(Log inLatest Major Action: 9/23/2008: Referred to edit the wikiSenate committee. Status: Read twice and be the firstreferred to update the status of the bill!)Committee on Finance.
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== Points in Favor ==

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