7th District Rep. David Rouzer Introduces Welfare Reform Bill Print
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Thursday, 16 July 2015 05:05

RALEIGH, (SGRToday.com) - North Carolina Congressman David Rouzer has introduced the Drug Testing for Welfare Recipients Act, which would require recipients to pass a drug test in order to be eligible for federal assistance.

The bill is H.R. 3047.

“Most employers in this country require workers to pass drug tests as a prerequisite for employment," said Rouzer in a statement. "The government should expect the same of people who receive food stamps and other federal benefits.  Additionally, taxpayers deserve to know that their money isn’t subsiding a drug addiction, which only leads to a tragic life of dependency."

Video of the congressman discussing his bill is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBXqSnvnNfg&feature=youtu.be