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Introduced
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
In Committee
02/27/2019
02/27/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Modifies requirements for states with respect to the administration of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Specifically, the bill (1) establishes new performance indicators related to employment and educational outcomes for states receiving TANF funds; (2) increases the percentage of TANF funds, from 30% to 50%, that may be used to support other state programs; and (3) allows states to use TANF funds to carry out certain workforce development programs. Under current law, states may use TANF funds to support other state programs only if they are related to Child Care and Development Block Grants or Social Services Block Grants. States must negotiate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish a level of performance for each indicator, taking into account certain economic, demographic, and other factors. HHS must periodically revise levels of performance for states to reflect economic and other conditions.
AI Summary
This bill, the Workforce Opportunity Realignment Kickstart Act (WORK Act), modifies the requirements for states regarding the administration of Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) funds. Specifically, it establishes new performance indicators related to employment and educational outcomes for states receiving TANF funds, increases the percentage of TANF funds that may be used to support other state programs from 30% to 50%, and allows states to use TANF funds to carry out certain workforce development programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). The bill also requires states to negotiate with the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish performance levels for the new indicators, taking into account economic and demographic factors, and allows HHS to periodically revise these levels based on changing conditions.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance, Labor and Employment
Sponsors (4)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on Worker and Family Support. (on 02/27/2019)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-bill/1413/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1413/BILLS-116hr1413ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hr1413/BILLS-116hr1413ih.pdf.pdf |
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