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Introduced
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
In Committee
03/21/2025
03/21/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To amend part A of title IV of the Social Security Act to measure improper payments and establish goals for eliminating fraud and improper payments under the program of block grants to States for temporary assistance for needy families, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill aims to strengthen program integrity for Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF), a federal block grant program that provides financial assistance to low-income families. Specifically, the bill requires states to comply with the Payment Integrity Information Act of 2019, which mandates rigorous tracking and reporting of improper payments in government programs. The law will take effect on October 1, 2026, and requires the Secretary of Health and Human Services to submit a comprehensive report to Congress within one year of the bill's enactment, outlining a specific plan to reduce or eliminate improper payments by states under the TANF program within a 10-year timeframe. By applying federal payment integrity standards to state TANF programs, the bill seeks to minimize fraud, waste, and incorrect distribution of financial assistance, ultimately ensuring that federal funds are used more effectively and reach the intended recipients.
Committee Categories
Budget and Finance
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the House Committee on Ways and Means. (on 03/21/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2242/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr2242/BILLS-119hr2242ih.pdf |
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