Bill > HR2284

This bill, titled the "Reduce Bureaucracy to Uplift Families Act," aims to modify the Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) program by reducing the percentage of federal block grant funds that states can use for administrative expenses from 15% to 10%. The bill also adds a provision allowing administrative funds to be used for case management to help individuals develop individual responsibility plans. Additionally, the legislation introduces a penalty for states that fail to comply with these administrative spending limits: if a state exceeds the 10% administrative expense threshold, the federal government can reduce its family assistance grant by up to 5% in the following fiscal year. The changes will take effect on October 1, 2026, giving states time to adjust their budgeting and administrative practices. The primary goal appears to be ensuring that more federal TANF funds are spent directly on supporting families rather than on administrative overhead.

Budget and Finance

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/2284/all-info