Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I am proud to support this amendment which would align the TANF program and the federal work study program. TANF, or the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families program, was created to help struggling families become self sufficient. We know that the best way to achieve this goal is to give people the resources they need to find quality jobs. This amendment would allow states to align employment efforts by coordinating with schools to help more students access work-study opportunities. And we know that these students are not the 18 year olds of decades past--they are older students with children, dependent parents, and more financial responsibilities. Helping these students elevates entire families; helping these families elevates entire communities. I hope we can come together to support this amendment and support more working Americans. The CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Oregon (Ms. Bonamici). The amendment was agreed to. Amendment No. 4 Offered by Mr. Krishnamoorthi The CHAIR. It is now in order to consider amendment No. 4 printed in House Report 115-187.”